Colchester weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Colchester during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Colchester includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Colchester in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 49 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Colchester. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colchester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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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