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Weather in December in Isle of Wight

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

What is the weather like in Isle of Wight in December?

Isle of Wight is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Isle of Wight generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Shanklin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Wight in December, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Wight, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Cowes with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Totland with 105 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Shanklin. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Isle of Wight climate page.

Where to go in Isle of Wight in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Isle of Wight on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Isle of Wight's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Wight?

Shanklin

In December Shanklin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Shanklin
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
862 mm 
157 days 
poor 
Climate in Shanklin

Sandown

In December Sandown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Sandown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
104 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
94 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
858 mm 
156 days 
poor 
Climate in Sandown

Cowes

In December Cowes 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.

Cowes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
77 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
December December
10°C 
5°C 
54 hours 
82 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
1,694 hours 
804 mm 
155 days 
poor 
Climate in Cowes

Ventnor

In December Ventnor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ventnor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
110 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
7°C 
54 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
872 mm 
159 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventnor

Freshwater

In December Freshwater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Freshwater
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
118 mm 
15 days 
poor 
December December
11°C 
6°C 
54 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
10°C 
1,694 hours 
961 mm 
159 days 
poor 
Climate in Freshwater

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Isle of Wight, in the United Kingdom.

Is December the best time to visit Isle of Wight?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Wight with often unpleasant weather in Shanklin.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Wight is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Shanklin. The weather in January, February and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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