Pontypridd weather in December (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pontypridd this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in Pontypridd generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Pontypridd in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 49 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 Pontypridd. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontypridd, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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

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