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Gatwick Weather in December

During December, Gatwick experiences low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 72 mm (2.8 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Gatwick in December

Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in). This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Gatwick in December

December in Gatwick sees highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) overnight. During December, you'll experience the winter season. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gatwick. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Gatwick Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Best Places 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. See all of 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 Gatwick in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.

What To Do in Gatwick in December

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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