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Newquay weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Is Newquay a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Newquay includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Newquay in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 65 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Newquay. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Newquay, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Newquay's climate page.

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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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