Birmingham weather in December (West Midlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Birmingham usually fare in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

December in Birmingham generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C.

Precipitation

Birmingham in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 48 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham climate page with graphs.

 

Birmingham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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