Weather in December in Somerset
Thinking about venturing to Somerset 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 Somerset in December?
Somerset is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Somerset generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bath.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hatch Beauchamp with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 138 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine in Bath. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Somerset climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Somerset?
Bath
In December Bath 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.
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Bristol
In December Bristol 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.
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Weston-super-Mare
In December Weston-super-Mare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Porlock
In December Porlock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Minehead
In December Minehead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°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 Somerset, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Somerset?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bath, December may not be the ideal time to visit Somerset.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bath. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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