by Natasha Szostak | Aug 22, 2022 | California Adventure, Disneyland, Disneyland Parks, DLR News

(Anaheim) California dreaming? If you’re planning a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth for the holidays, check out our guide to Disneyland weather in December.

Planning for the weather (especially when you’ve paid a pretty penny for those park tickets) is always a worthwhile endeavor. You don’t want to get caught off guard if your plans to soak up the sun get rained out. 

You may be wondering … How warm is Southern California in December? And what about rain? Let us shed some (sun)light on those burning weather questions and tell you how you can use a rainy day at Disneyland to your advantage. 

If you’re from out of town, you can expect comfortable Disneyland weather in December. However, locals and weather data will tell you that it’s actually the coldest month in Anaheim, California.

Southern California experiences quite a bit of rain during the month of December. The rainy season in Anaheim runs from October through April. 

Just like at Disney World , there are plenty of things to do when it rains at Disneyland. As long as you’re willing to be flexible, there’s still lots of fun to be had at The Happiest Place On Earth! 

Haunted Mansion Holiday. Photo by Brian Shih

World of Color. Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog

If the weather forecast calls for rain, don’t forget to pack the following rainy day at Disneyland essentials in your park bag:

The temperatures may be cooler and there’s a greater chance of rain, but Disneyland in December is no less magical. Hello, it’s the holiday season, after all! 

Something else that can make those cooler, rainy days at Disneyland a little more bearable? Knowing that you got a great deal on your ticket or hotel. Check out our list of the latest Disneyland discounts and deals . 

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