Devon Weather in December

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

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Torquay Paignton Ilfracombe Plymouth

Planning a journey to Devon, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Devon in December

Devon, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Devon generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Copplestone to 11°C (52°F) in Hope-Cove. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Hope-Cove and 3°C (37°F) in Copplestone.

To explore the conditions in Devon, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Axminster with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Hartland with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Torquay sees roughly 53 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Devon in December

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

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 Devon

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

Temperature range in Devon (December)

Precipitation variation in Devon (December)

Torquay

In December Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Torquay →

Paignton

In December Paignton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Paignton →

Ilfracombe

In December Ilfracombe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
49 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ilfracombe →

Plymouth

In December Plymouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
76 hours
55 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Plymouth →

Bideford

In December Bideford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bideford →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Torquay 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Paignton 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Ilfracombe 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Plymouth 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Bideford 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Honiton 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Devon weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Devon, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Torquay, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

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

Torquay averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Devon, the United Kingdom during December, with Torquay averaging close to 94 mm (3.7 in).

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Devon, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Torquay.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Torquay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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