Isles of Scilly Weather in December

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

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Hugh Town

Planning a trip to the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Isles of Scilly in December

The Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in the Isles of Scilly generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Hugh Town.

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

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 104 mm (4.1 in) in Hugh Town.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Hugh Town sees roughly 55 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Isles of Scilly by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Isles of Scilly - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hugh Town)

January12°C (54°F) February11°C (52°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August19°C (66°F) September18°C (64°F) October16°C (61°F) November14°C (57°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Isles of Scilly in December

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

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 the Isles of Scilly

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

Hugh Town

In December Hugh Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
55 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Isles of Scilly, 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.

The Isles of Scilly weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in December?

the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hugh Town average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom in December?

Average temperatures in the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Hugh Town.

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

Hugh Town typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Hugh Town, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit the Isles of Scilly, the United Kingdom is in July, August and September with generally very good weather in Hugh Town. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Isles of Scilly.

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