Folkestone weather in December (Kent, United Kingdom)

Is Folkestone a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Folkestone generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Folkestone in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 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 Folkestone. July and August 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 Folkestone climate page with graphs.

 

Folkestone, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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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