Atherstone weather in December (Warwickshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Atherstone in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Atherstone generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Atherstone in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 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 Atherstone. 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 Atherstone climate page with graphs.

 

Atherstone, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Coventry, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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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

Interested in more climate information?

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