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Hempstead Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F), December in Hempstead brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 69 mm (2.7 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Hempstead in December

Rain is expected on roughly 18 days, totalling around 69 mm (2.7 in) for the month. Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Hempstead in December

December in Hempstead sees highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) overnight. December is part of winter. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Hempstead in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 49 hours of sunshine.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hempstead. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Hempstead Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm (2.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 49 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 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 Hempstead in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Hempstead in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Hempstead 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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