Portesham weather in December (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Portesham in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Portesham usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Portesham in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Portesham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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