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Dorset weather in December

Are you planning a trip to Dorset in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Dorset in December?

Dorset is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Dorset generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Bournemouth.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorncombe with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Portland with 108 mm. The city Bournemouth usually sees around 54 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Dorset for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Dorset climate page.

Where to go in Dorset in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Dorset

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?

Average weather in Bournemouth

In December Bournemouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bournemouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
108 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
10°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
97 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
63 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Bournemouth

Average weather in Weymouth

In December Weymouth 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.

Weymouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
106 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
6°C 
55 hours 
99 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
91 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Weymouth

Average weather in Poole

In December Poole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Poole
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
December December
10°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
87 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Poole

Average weather in Lyme Regis

In December Lyme Regis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lyme Regis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
70 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
December December
10°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
4°C 
59 hours 
71 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Lyme Regis

Average weather in Swanage

In December Swanage 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.

Swanage
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
114 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
7°C 
54 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
10°C 
6°C 
63 hours 
92 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Swanage

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dorset, in the United Kingdom.

Is December the best time to visit Dorset?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Dorset with often poor weather in Bournemouth.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bournemouth. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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