Helston weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Helston in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Helston typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Helston in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 65 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Helston. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helston climate page with graphs.

 

Helston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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