Weather in December in The Cotswolds
Thinking about venturing to the Cotswolds this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Cotswolds in December?
The Cotswolds is a region in the United Kingdom. December in the Cotswolds generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Cheltenham.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chipping Campden with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Cirencester with 71 mm.Average sunshine
Cheltenham experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cotswolds in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Cotswolds climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cotswolds?
Cheltenham
In December Cheltenham 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.
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Stow on the Wold
In December Stow on the Wold 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.
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Chipping Campden
In December Chipping Campden 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.
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Cirencester
In December Cirencester 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.
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Bourton on the Water
In December Bourton on the Water 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cotswolds, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit the Cotswolds?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cheltenham, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Cotswolds.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Cheltenham. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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