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Ilminster weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Ilminster weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ilminster includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Ilminster in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 53 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Ilminster, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 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

Interested in more climate information?

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