Berkshire Weather in December

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

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Planning a trip to Berkshire, the United Kingdom this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Berkshire in December

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

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Berkshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Langley Marish with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Hungerford with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Reading receives roughly 54 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Berkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Berkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reading)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Berkshire →

Best Places to Visit in Berkshire in December

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

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 Berkshire

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

Temperature range in Berkshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Berkshire (December)

Reading

In December Reading 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Reading →

Windsor

In December Windsor 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Windsor →

Newbury

In December Newbury 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
56 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Newbury →

Maidenhead

In December Maidenhead 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Maidenhead →

Slough

In December Slough 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Slough →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reading 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Windsor 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Newbury 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Maidenhead 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Slough 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bracknell 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Berkshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

December is on the drier side in Berkshire, the United Kingdom. Reading averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Berkshire.

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