Brecon weather in December (Powys, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Brecon in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Brecon generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Brecon in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Brecon. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Brecon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Brecon in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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