Canterbury weather in December (Kent, United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Canterbury? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

December in Canterbury generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Canterbury in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 50 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Canterbury, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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.

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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