Hertfordshire weather in December
Planning a journey to Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire in December?
Hertfordshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Hertfordshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bishops Stortford.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baldock with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Rickmansworth with 62 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 49 hours of sunlight in Bishops Stortford. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Hertfordshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hertfordshire's yearly weather, check out our Hertfordshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Hertfordshire?
Bishops Stortford
In December Bishops Stortford 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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Watford
In December Watford 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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Saint Albans
In December Saint Albans 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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Stevenage
In December Stevenage 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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Hemel Hempstead
In December Hemel Hempstead 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 Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Hertfordshire?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Hertfordshire with often poor weather in Bishops Stortford.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Bishops Stortford. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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