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Ellesmere Weather in December

Ellesmere in December sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 74 mm (2.9 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Ellesmere in December

Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain, with 74 mm (2.9 in) average for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Ellesmere in December

In December, expect low temperatures in Ellesmere, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) at night. The winter season takes place during December. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Ellesmere in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 26 hours of sunshine.

December in Ellesmere can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Ellesmere Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm (2.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 26 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in December

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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 (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 Ellesmere in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ellesmere in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Ellesmere 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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