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Berkshire weather in December

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

What is the weather like in Berkshire in December?

Berkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Berkshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Reading.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Langley Marish with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Hungerford with 69 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Reading. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a closer look at December's conditions in Berkshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Berkshire's yearly weather, check out our Berkshire climate page.

Where to go in Berkshire in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Berkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Berkshire

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Berkshire?

Average weather in Reading

In December Reading generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Reading
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12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
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9°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
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Climate in Reading

Average weather in Windsor

In December Windsor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Windsor
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12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
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9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
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Climate in Windsor

Average weather in Newbury

In December Newbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Newbury
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12°C 
5°C 
73 hours 
72 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
56 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
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9°C 
2°C 
64 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Newbury

Average weather in Maidenhead

In December Maidenhead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Maidenhead
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12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Maidenhead

Average weather in Slough

In December Slough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Slough
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12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Slough

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

Is December the best time to visit Berkshire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Reading, December may not be the ideal time to visit Berkshire.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Reading. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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