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Weather in December in Dorset

Considering a trip to Dorset this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Bournemouth. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in December, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Dorset in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Bournemouth. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Dorset climate page.

Where to go in Dorset in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Dorset's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
108 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
97 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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15°C 
9°C 
1,694 hours 
919 mm 
162 days 
poor 
Climate in Bournemouth

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
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
106 mm 
16 days 
poor 
11°C 
6°C 
55 hours 
99 mm 
17 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
9°C 
1,674 hours 
930 mm 
168 days 
poor 
Climate in Weymouth

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
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
10°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
87 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
1,674 hours 
839 mm 
164 days 
poor 
Climate in Poole

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
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
114 mm 
16 days 
poor 
11°C 
7°C 
54 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
915 mm 
163 days 
poor 
Climate in Swanage

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
13°C 
7°C 
70 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
10°C 
5°C 
53 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
8°C 
1,552 hours 
796 mm 
177 days 
poor 
Climate in Lyme Regis

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Dorset.

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