Los Angeles vs Las Vegas

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Las Vegas edges ahead as the better destination in December. Las Vegas offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Los Angeles sees 1 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Las Vegas is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in December. Las Vegas receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Los Angeles reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Las Vegas averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Los Angeles receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Las Vegas sees 20 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 4 rain days and 60 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.