Weather in December in Greater London
Planning a journey to Greater London 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 Greater London in December?
Greater London is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Greater London 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 London.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Potters Bar with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Sutton with 65 mm.Average sunshine
London experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater London in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Greater London climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater London?
London
In December London 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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Croydon
In December Croydon 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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Ilford
In December Ilford 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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Hounslow
In December Hounslow 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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Harrow
In December Harrow 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 Greater London, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Greater London?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Greater London with often poor weather in London.
On average, the best time to visit Greater London is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in London. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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