Falmouth weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Falmouth in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Falmouth generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Falmouth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 65 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 Falmouth. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November 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 Falmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Falmouth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go 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 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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