Aberystwyth weather in December (Dyfed, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Aberystwyth in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Aberystwyth generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Aberystwyth in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The city usually sees around 26 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Aberystwyth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 26 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (64 KM, 39 Miles).

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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 Aberystwyth 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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