Los Angeles in December
Holiday events and mild winter days
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles.
Holiday events, decorated neighborhoods and generally mild winter weather.
8/10 overall9–20°CModerate-High crowds€€€€ (High)
Weather7/10
Crowds5/10
Prices4/10
Events9/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–20°C
- Cool with occasional rain and many mild sunny days.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate with holiday-event spikes.
- Prices
- €€€€ (High)
- Generally better value than summer.
+Holiday events, decorated neighborhoods and generally mild winter weather.
–Christmas/New Year demand pushes up prices.
My tip for December
Great for restaurants, culture and holiday events.
- Christmas
- Food
- Culture
- Value
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Los Angeles, 10th for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Los Angeles in December
- Holiday season
- Christmas events, concerts and holiday attractions raise demand toward the end of the month.
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Holiday events, decorated neighborhoods and generally mild winter weather.
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