Harlow weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Harlow this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Harlow typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Harlow in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 49 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 Harlow. June, July, August and September 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 Harlow climate page with graphs.

 

Harlow, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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?

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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