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Stonehenge weather in December (United Kingdom)

Curious about the December weather in Stonehenge? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Stonehenge generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Stonehenge in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stonehenge. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stonehenge, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 55 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

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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 Stonehenge in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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