Los Angeles vs Miami

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Los Angeles edges ahead as the better destination in December. Los Angeles offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Miami sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Miami is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in December.

Los Angeles reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Miami averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Los Angeles receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Miami sees 41 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Los Angeles the drier option by 3 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.