Bedford weather in December (Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Bedford weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Bedford generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Bedford in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 42 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bedford. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bedford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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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