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Alton weather in December (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Alton during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Alton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Alton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 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 Alton. 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 Alton climate page with graphs.

 

Alton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 24 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?

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

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