Bath weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Bath usually fare in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Bath usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Bath in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bath. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bath climate page with graphs.

 

Bath, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bristol, 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.

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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