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Margate weather in December (Kent, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Margate during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Margate typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Margate in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 50 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Margate. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Margate, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 50 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 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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