Norfolk Weather in December

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

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Norwich Great Yarmouth Watton East Harling

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

What to Expect in Norfolk in December

Norfolk, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Norfolk generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Norwich.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norfolk, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Great Moulton with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Thornham with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

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

Explore Norfolk by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norfolk — and find the best time to visit. (based on Norwich)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Norfolk →

Best Places to Visit in Norfolk in December

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

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 Norfolk

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Norfolk, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Norfolk (December)

Precipitation variation in Norfolk (December)

Norwich

In December Norwich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
55 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Norwich →

Great Yarmouth

In December Great Yarmouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Great Yarmouth →

Watton

In December Watton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
55 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Watton →

East Harling

In December East Harling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
55 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in East Harling →

Scole

In December Scole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
55 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Scole →

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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.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Norfolk in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Norwich 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Great Yarmouth 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Watton 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
East Harling 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Scole 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Thetford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Norfolk weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norfolk, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across Norfolk, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Norwich averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Norfolk, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Norwich peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Norwich averages just 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Norfolk, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Norfolk, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Norwich, December may not be the ideal time to visit Norfolk, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit Norfolk, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Norwich. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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