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Post Ranch InnDecember 2026

Most rooms run 2,385/night.Here's when it's worth it — and when to avoid.

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December 2026

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Score
37 / 100
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Avg Rate
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Best Week From
— ★
Temp Range
44-56°F
Crowds
Low
Rain Risk
High
Why December

December is the wettest month of the year with nearly 6 inches of average rainfall. Trails can become impassable after sustained rain and it is not a hiking month. What December does deliver is the gray whale southbound migration in earnest. From the cliff edge on clear mornings you can watch lines of spouts tracking south across the Pacific below.

What's possible this month
Watch the gray whale southbound migration from the cliff edge as the season begins
Join a guided morning nature walk to scan for whales and storm-season coastal birds
Take an evening stargazing session above the Pacific when storms clear
Scan for California condors on clear dry mornings when the coastal canopy opens up
Conditions
☁️ 56°F peak🌙 9hr daylight☔ Heavy rain (7in)
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Full storm seasonDecember has the highest average rainfall of any month and the shortest days. Outdoor activity is weather-dependent throughout and trails may close after heavy rain.
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Before you book December at Post Ranch Inn

December is wet, cold, and incredibly cozy, with 58°F highs and frequent coastal storms. It's not a month for extensive hiking, but rather for watching the dramatic winter surf from the cliff-side dining room or your private deck.

← Exploring November instead?