Dartmoor National Park Weather in December

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

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Bovey Tracey Moretonhampstead South Brent Chagford

Are you planning a trip a to Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Dartmoor National Park in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Bovey Tracey.

To explore the conditions in Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashburton with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Yelverton with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Bovey Tracey experiences about 53 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Dartmoor National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dartmoor National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Bovey Tracey)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dartmoor National Park in December

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

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 Dartmoor National Park

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

Temperature range in Dartmoor National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Dartmoor National Park (December)

Bovey Tracey

In December Bovey Tracey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bovey Tracey →

Moretonhampstead

In December Moretonhampstead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Moretonhampstead →

South Brent

In December South Brent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
55 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in South Brent →

Chagford

In December Chagford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chagford →

Yelverton

In December Yelverton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
55 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Yelverton →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bovey Tracey 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Moretonhampstead 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
South Brent 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Chagford 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Yelverton 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ashburton 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Dartmoor National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bovey Tracey average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

Bovey Tracey averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Bovey Tracey averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom with often less favorable weather in Bovey Tracey.

On average, the best time to visit Dartmoor National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Bovey Tracey. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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