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Eastleigh Weather in December

In Eastleigh, December brings low daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to 4°C (39°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Eastleigh in December

Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data, with 77 mm (3 in) average. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Eastleigh in December

Daytime temperatures in Eastleigh reach 10°C (50°F) in December, dropping to 4°C (39°F) at night. Experience the winter season in December. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Eastleigh in December

The city usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Average water temperature in December

The water sits at 12°C (54°F) this month, which is well below what most people consider swimmable. Wetsuits help, but expect it to still feel cold.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Eastleigh. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Eastleigh Temperature in December

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Water Temperature
12°C (54°F) *
Chance of Rain
54%
Precipitation
77 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Humidity
91% *
Sunshine
54 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
16% *
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (7 KM, 4 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Eastleigh in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Eastleigh in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. The water temperature sits at about 12°C (54°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Eastleigh in December

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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