Hampshire weather in December
Considering a trip to Hampshire this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Hampshire in December?
Hampshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Hampshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Southampton.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eversley with an average of 66 mm to high rainfall in New Milton with 105 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Southampton. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hampshire in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hampshire climate page.
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Average weather in Southampton
In December Southampton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Portsmouth
In December Portsmouth 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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Average weather in Lymington
In December Lymington 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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Average weather in Winchester
In December Winchester 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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Average weather in Basingstoke
In December Basingstoke 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 Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Hampshire?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hampshire due to the typically poor weather in Southampton.
On average, the best time to visit Hampshire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Southampton. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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