City of Bristol Weather in December

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

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Bristol Wick

Considering a trip to City of Bristol, 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 City of Bristol in December

City of Bristol, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in City of Bristol generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 81 mm (3.2 in) in Bristol.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Bristol gets roughly 53 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore City of Bristol by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in City of Bristol in December

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

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 City of Bristol

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

Temperature range in City of Bristol (December)

Precipitation variation in City of Bristol (December)

Bristol

In December Bristol 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
71 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bristol →

Wick

In December Wick 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
71 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wick →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bristol 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Wick 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

City of Bristol weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in December?

December in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Bristol, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom in December?

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in City of Bristol, the United Kingdom during December, with Bristol averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom?

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

On average, the best time to visit City of Bristol, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Bristol. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in City of Bristol.

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