Hampshire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hampshire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Planning a journey to Hampshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hampshire in December

Hampshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Southampton.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hampshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Eversley with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in New Milton with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Southampton receives about 54 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hampshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Southampton)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hampshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Hampshire

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Hampshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Hampshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (December)

Southampton

In December Southampton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Southampton →

Portsmouth

In December Portsmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Portsmouth →

Lymington

In December Lymington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lymington →

Winchester

In December Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Winchester →

Basingstoke

In December Basingstoke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Basingstoke →

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

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hampshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Portsmouth 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lymington 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Winchester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Basingstoke 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Lyndhurst 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Hampshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hampshire, the United Kingdom in December?

December in Hampshire, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Southampton, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Hampshire, the United Kingdom in December?

In Southampton, the average daytime high in December is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Hampshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Hampshire, the United Kingdom. Southampton averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Southampton.

On average, the best time to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hampshire.

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