Essex weather in December
Planning a journey to Essex 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 Essex in December?
Essex is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Essex generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Southend-on-Sea.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saffron Walden with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Frinton-on-Sea with 81 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Southend-on-Sea receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Southend-on-Sea experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at December's conditions in Essex, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Essex's yearly weather, check out our Essex climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Essex?
Southend-on-Sea
In December Southend-on-Sea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Colchester
In December Colchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Clacton-on-Sea
In December Clacton-on-Sea 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.
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Brightlingsea
In December Brightlingsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Takeley
In December Takeley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate 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 Essex, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Essex?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Essex due to the typically poor weather in Southend-on-Sea.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Southend-on-Sea. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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