Dunstable weather in December (Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Dunstable as December approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Dunstable usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Dunstable in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 42 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Dunstable, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

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