Weather in December in Devon
Planning a journey to Devon this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.To explore the conditions in Devon 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 to high rainfall in Hartland with 146 mm.Average sunshine
Torquay experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Devon climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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