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Cowes weather in December (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Cowes during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cowes generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Cowes in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 Cowes. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cowes, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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?

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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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