Kent weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Kent this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kent in December?
Kent is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Kent generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Canterbury.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gravesend with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Dover with 97 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 50 hours of sunshine in Canterbury. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Kent for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kent climate page.
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Average weather in Canterbury
In December Canterbury generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dover
In December Dover generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Folkestone
In December Folkestone 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 Whitstable
In December Whitstable generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°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 Broadstairs
In December Broadstairs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°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 Kent, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Kent?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Canterbury, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kent.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Canterbury. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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