Cambridgeshire Weather in December

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

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Cambridge Ely Huntingdon Stretham

Considering a trip to Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cambridgeshire in December

Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridge.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 57 mm (2.2 in) in Cambridge.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Cambridge receives roughly 51 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Cambridgeshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Cambridgeshire →

Best Places to Visit in Cambridgeshire in December

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

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 Cambridgeshire

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

Temperature range in Cambridgeshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Cambridgeshire (December)

Cambridge

In December Cambridge 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
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cambridge →

Ely

In December Ely 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
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 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
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ely →

Huntingdon

In December Huntingdon 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
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Huntingdon →

Stretham

In December Stretham 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
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stretham →

March

In December March 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
75 hours
57 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in March →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cambridge 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Ely 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Huntingdon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Stretham 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
March 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
St Ives 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Cambridgeshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Cambridge sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Average temperatures in Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Cambridge.

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

December is on the drier side in Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom. Cambridge averages only about 57 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Cambridgeshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Cambridge.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cambridge. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cambridgeshire.

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