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Old Sacramento Waterfront in December
This is the coldest month in Old Sacramento Waterfront: highs average 57°F (14°C) and lows 41°F (5°C), with about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 41°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 19 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and October & November.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 12.0 in (304 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 19 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in November to 69/100.
- Our Sacramento New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 41°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Old Sacramento Waterfront in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
The Firehouse Restaurant
A special-night restaurant in an 1853 firehouse in Old Sacramento, with a courtyard and a long wine list.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Dec 31 dinner.
Ella Dining Room & Bar
A downtown dining room near the Capitol with seasonal California cooking and a busy bar.
River Walk Park
A riverside path in West Sacramento with a straight-on view of Tower Bridge and the Old Sacramento waterfront.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Dec 31, 9 p.m.
Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento's free New Year's Eve party, with bands and DJs on K and Front streets and a 9 p.m. fireworks and light show.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Dec 31, 5 to 10 p.m.
Nearby in December
- Napa in December~42 mi · highs 54°F, 6.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Sonoma in December~55 mi · highs 57°F, 6.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Healdsburg in December~74 mi · highs 56°F, 8.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- San Francisco in December~75 mi · highs 56°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
These averages also cover Capitol Park & Midtown.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Old Sacramento Waterfront in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Old Sacramento Waterfront?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are March – May and October & November, at up to 100. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
How cold is Old Sacramento Waterfront in December?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Old Sacramento Waterfront in December?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 22.3 in (567 mm).
What should I pack for Old Sacramento Waterfront in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 41°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Old Sacramento Waterfront
Routes in season in December
- Sacramento New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Old Sacramento Waterfront in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.