Bristol weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Bristol? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

December in Bristol generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Bristol in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bristol. June, July and August 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 Bristol climate page with graphs.

 

Bristol, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 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

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 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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