Basildon weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

Is Basildon a good destination in December, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Basildon includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night.

Precipitation

Basildon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 49 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Basildon. June, July, August and September 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 Basildon climate page with graphs.

 

Basildon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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

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