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Bishops Stortford weather in December (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Bishops Stortford for December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Bishops Stortford typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Bishops Stortford in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bishops Stortford. 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 Bishops Stortford climate page with graphs.

 

Bishops Stortford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 49 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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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