Early winter · Weather & things to do
Hollywood in December
This is the coldest month in Hollywood: highs average 65°F (19°C) and lows 47°F (9°C), with about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain.
It scores 93/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 65°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (65 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 65°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 47°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (65 mm).
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March – June and October & November).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 8.4 in (213 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 44 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 99/100 in November to 93/100.
- Our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends Mar – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hollywood in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Amoeba Music
Enormous independent record store for vinyl, CDs and films.
Lake Hollywood Park
Grassy park with one of the closest street-level views of the Hollywood Sign.
Why now December scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hollywood Bowl
Open-air amphitheater under the hills; picnicking before shows is a tradition.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with planetarium shows and views of the Hollywood Sign and city lights.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Hot dog stand since 1939, open late and lined with celebrity photos.
Nearby in December
- Los Angeles in December~6 mi · highs 66°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in December~11 mi · highs 64°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in December~81 mi · highs 63°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in December~104 mi · highs 66°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
These averages also cover West Hollywood.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~395 m to Hollywood's ~115 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hollywood in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Hollywood?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 93/100 against a best of 100 in March – June and October & November. Expect highs of 65°F (19°C) and 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain. Our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends Mar – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Hollywood in December?
Average highs are 65°F (19°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hollywood in December?
Some: about 2.6 in (65 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Hollywood in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Hollywood in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.