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Weather in December in Hertfordshire

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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bishops Stortford.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Hertfordshire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hertfordshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

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.

Bishops Stortford
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12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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9°C 
2°C 
61 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Bishops Stortford

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.

Watford
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12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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9°C 
3°C 
62 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Watford

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.

Saint Albans
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11°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
65 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint Albans

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.

Stevenage
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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11°C 
5°C 
67 hours 
61 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
58 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Stevenage

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.

Hemel Hempstead
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
62 hours 
59 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Hemel Hempstead

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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