The United Kingdom weather in December
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in December?
The weather conditions in the United Kingdom in December are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During December in the United Kingdom the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (38°F) in Spean Bridge to 11°C (52°F) in Hugh Town. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (49°F) in Hugh Town and -2°C (29°F) in Spean Bridge.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate in Brightlingsea with an average of 50mm (2 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Taynuilt with 406mm (16 inches).
It is the wettest month of the year in London.
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 54 hours of sunshine in London during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around the United Kingdom.
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Popular destinations in the United Kingdom
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Average weather in London
In December London generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In December Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Blackpool
In December Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in York
In December York generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Torquay
In December Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to go to the United Kingdom?
In our opinion December is not the best time to visit the United Kingdom with commonly poor weather in London.
On average the best time to visit the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in London.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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