Weather in December in Gloucestershire
Thinking about venturing to Gloucestershire this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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
Cheltenham 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 daysFor specific regional insights in Gloucestershire for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gloucestershire climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tewkesbury
In December Tewkesbury 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 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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