Isle of Wight weather in December
Planning a journey to Isle of Wight 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 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.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Shanklin.
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. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 54 hours of sunlight in Shanklin. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Isle of Wight for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Isle of Wight climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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