London weather in December (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in London during December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in London includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

London in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit London. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized London climate page with graphs.

 

London, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 54 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 21%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in London.

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