Glamorgan weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Glamorgan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Glamorgan in December?
Glamorgan is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Glamorgan generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Merthyr Tydfil to 10°C in Llangennith. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Llangennith and 2°C in Merthyr Tydfil.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Penarth with an average of 107 mm to high rainfall in Llangennith with 159 mm. Cardiff experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Cardiff 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 Glamorgan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Glamorgan's yearly weather, check out our Glamorgan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Glamorgan?
Cardiff
In December Cardiff generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merthyr Tydfil
In December Merthyr Tydfil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bridgend
In December Bridgend generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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The Mumbles
In December The Mumbles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Llangennith
In December Llangennith 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 Glamorgan, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Glamorgan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cardiff, December may not be the ideal time to visit Glamorgan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Cardiff. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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