Weather in December in Devon
Thinking about venturing to Devon 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 Devon in December?
Devon 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 in Copplestone to 11°C in Hope-Cove. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Hope-Cove and 3°C in Copplestone.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Axminster with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Hartland with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Torquay usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Devon in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Devon climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Devon?
Torquay
In December Torquay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Paignton
In December Paignton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ilfracombe
In December Ilfracombe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Plymouth
In December Plymouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lynton
In December Lynton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high 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 Devon, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Devon?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Devon 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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