Minehead weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in Minehead compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Minehead tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Minehead in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Minehead, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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