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Harpenden Weather in December

Thinking of visiting Harpenden in December? Expect low temperatures reaching 9°C (48°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Harpenden in December

You can typically expect 17 days of rain this month, averaging around 60 mm (2.4 in). This is a month with many wet days but modest rainfall totals, so showers are generally light and easy to manage.

Temperature in Harpenden in December

Daytime highs in Harpenden in December reach 9°C (48°F), with nights around 3°C (37°F). The winter season takes place during December. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. 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.

Sunshine in Harpenden in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 42 hours of sunshine.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August and September typically offer the best weather for Harpenden.

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Harpenden Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 42 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in December

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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 Harpenden in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Harpenden in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Harpenden 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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