Bedfordshire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bedfordshire in December

Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Bedfordshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Luton.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Luton.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Luton receives about 42 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Bedfordshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bedfordshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Luton)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Bedfordshire →

Best Places to Visit in Bedfordshire in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bedfordshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bedfordshire

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Bedfordshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Bedfordshire (December)

Luton

In December Luton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Luton →

Bedford

In December Bedford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bedford →

Dunstable

In December Dunstable generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Dunstable →

Cranfield

In December Cranfield generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cranfield →

Henlow

In December Henlow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Henlow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bedfordshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Luton 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bedford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dunstable 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Cranfield 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Henlow 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Sandy 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Bedfordshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect less favorable weather across Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Luton averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Luton averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Luton averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom with often less favorable weather in Luton.

On average, the best time to visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Luton. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bedfordshire.

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