Poole weather in December (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Poole for December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Poole usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Poole in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 55 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 Poole. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Poole, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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?

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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