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Altarnun weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Altarnun in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Altarnun usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Altarnun in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Altarnun. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Altarnun, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 86% *  
SunshineSunshine 55 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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.

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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