Amesbury weather in December (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Amesbury during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Amesbury typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Amesbury in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 55 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Amesbury. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Amesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Amesbury, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 6 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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