Downton weather in December (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Downton weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Downton typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Downton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 55 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Downton. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Downton climate page with graphs.

 

Downton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 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

Interested in more climate information?

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