Porthleven weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Is Porthleven a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Porthleven includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Porthleven in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 65 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Porthleven, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 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?

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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