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Weather in December in Gloucestershire

Planning a trip to Gloucestershire this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Gloucestershire in December?

Gloucestershire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Gloucestershire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Cheltenham. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gloucestershire in December, check out the map below.

For a closer look at conditions across Gloucestershire, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Todenham with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Wick with 79 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 hours of sunshine in Cheltenham. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Gloucestershire's conditions throughout the year, check out our Gloucestershire climate page.

Where to go in Gloucestershire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Cheltenham

In December Cheltenham 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.

Cheltenham
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
11°C 
5°C 
66 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,514 hours 
795 mm 
181 days 
poor 
Climate in Cheltenham

Gloucester

In December Gloucester 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.

Gloucester
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
12°C 
5°C 
66 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,514 hours 
783 mm 
179 days 
poor 
Climate in Gloucester

Stroud

In December Stroud 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.

Stroud
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
12°C 
5°C 
66 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,514 hours 
800 mm 
180 days 
poor 
Climate in Stroud

Lower Slaughter

In December Lower Slaughter 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.

Lower Slaughter
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
11°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,633 hours 
799 mm 
184 days 
poor 
Climate in Lower Slaughter

South Cerney

In December South Cerney 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.

South Cerney
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
11°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
1,633 hours 
814 mm 
183 days 
poor 
Climate in South Cerney

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

Is December the best time to visit Gloucestershire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cheltenham, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gloucestershire.

On average, the best time to visit Gloucestershire is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Cheltenham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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