Herefordshire Weather in December

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

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Ross on Wye Hereford Ledbury Bromyard

Are you planning a trip a to Herefordshire, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Herefordshire in December

Herefordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Herefordshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Ross on Wye.

For a closer look at conditions across Herefordshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mathon with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Whitney with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Ross on Wye receives around 49 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Herefordshire by month

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

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) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Herefordshire →

Best Places to Visit in Herefordshire in December

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

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 Herefordshire

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

Temperature range in Herefordshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Herefordshire (December)

Ross on Wye

In December Ross on Wye 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
66 hours
49 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ross on Wye →

Hereford

In December Hereford 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
11°C (52°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
66 hours
49 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hereford →

Ledbury

In December Ledbury 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
66 hours
49 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ledbury →

Bromyard

In December Bromyard 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
11°C (52°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
66 hours
49 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bromyard →

Kington

In December Kington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
49 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kington →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ross on Wye 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hereford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Ledbury 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Bromyard 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Kington 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Symonds Yat 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Herefordshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Herefordshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Ross on Wye averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Ross on Wye averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Herefordshire, the United Kingdom. Ross on Wye averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Herefordshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Ross on Wye.

On average, the best time to visit Herefordshire, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Ross on Wye. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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