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Weather in December in Shropshire

Considering a trip to Shropshire this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Shropshire in December?

Shropshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Shropshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Shrewsbury. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shropshire in December, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Shropshire in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Highley with an average of 69 mm to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 87 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Shrewsbury usually sees around 37 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Shropshire's conditions throughout the year, check out our Shropshire climate page.

Where to go in Shropshire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Shropshire 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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Shropshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Shropshire?

Shrewsbury

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

Shrewsbury
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
779 mm 
191 days 
poor 
Climate in Shrewsbury

Telford

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

Telford
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
806 mm 
187 days 
poor 
Climate in Telford

Bridgnorth

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

Bridgnorth
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
813 mm 
185 days 
poor 
Climate in Bridgnorth

Ironbridge

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

Ironbridge
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
70 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
807 mm 
187 days 
poor 
Climate in Ironbridge

Ludlow

In December Ludlow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ludlow
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
72 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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>>  
14°C 
6°C 
1,380 hours 
809 mm 
187 days 
poor 
Climate in Ludlow

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

Is December the best time to visit Shropshire?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Shropshire with often poor weather in Shrewsbury.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Shrewsbury. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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