December in Mesquite, NV: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average December Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 59°F |
| Avg daily low | 41°F |
| Rainy days | 4 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 8 mph |
December in Mesquite is defined by one variable above all others: temperature. With an average high of just 59°F and a low of 41°F, every round requires active management of the cold — what you wear at 7 AM bears little resemblance to what you need by noon. That 18°F daily swing means layering is non-negotiable. The upside is real, though: December is Mesquite's calmest month on record, with peak winds averaging exactly 8 mph. You won't be fighting gusts off the Virgin River bluffs the way you might in November or spring.
Four precipitation days make this the third-wettest month of the year, so there's meaningful rain risk compared to the bone-dry summer and fall. But those four days are spread across a full month, and when the sun is out — which is most of the time — a midday tee time on a 58°F, nearly windless afternoon plays surprisingly well. Layer aggressively, start late, and December rewards patience.
Book midday slots — 10 AM or later — to let the temperature climb as far above the 41°F overnight low as possible before you tee off; that 18°F daily swing means an 11 AM start can feel 12–15 degrees warmer than a dawn round. December's calm wind profile means you won't sacrifice much by waiting for the air to warm up. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November plays warmer by 8°F on the high and 5°F on the low, with one fewer rainy day, making it the more comfortable shoulder-season pick overall. December at least undercuts November's peak winds by a full 1.1 mph, which is meaningful when you're trying to hold greens on exposed desert layouts. January cools another 3°F on the high, adds one more precipitation day, reaching 5, and brings winds back up to 8.8 mph — so December sits in a narrow sweet spot between a warmer November and a harsher January.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Mesquite, NV for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Not if you time it right. The average high reaches 59°F, which is playable with proper layers, and December is actually the calmest month of the year at 8 mph peak wind — so wind chill is minimal compared to other months. Afternoon rounds are the most comfortable, as the overnight low of 41°F means early morning tee times can feel genuinely cold.
December averages 4 precipitation days, making it the third-wettest month of the year by that measure — more than November's 3 days and one fewer than January's 5. That said, 4 days across a 31-day month still leaves the majority of days dry. Checking a short-range forecast before booking gives you a strong chance of avoiding any wet rounds.