Harwich weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Harwich weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Harwich usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Harwich in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 49 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Harwich. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Harwich climate page with graphs.

 

Harwich, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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

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