The United Kingdom weather in December
Planning a journey to the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in December?
December in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In December, it is winter.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Inverey at 5°C to moderate in Hugh Town at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Hugh Town and -1°C in Inverey.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Peterborough with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 279 mm. London experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the United Kingdom climate page.
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Average weather in London
In December London generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C 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 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C 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 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C 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 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit the United Kingdom?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in London.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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