Bournemouth weather in December (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the December weather in Bournemouth? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Bournemouth generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Bournemouth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bournemouth. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bournemouth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Bournemouth in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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