Reading weather in December (Berkshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Reading for December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Reading usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C.

Precipitation

Reading in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 54 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 Reading. June, July, August and September 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 Reading climate page with graphs.

 

Reading, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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