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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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset in December, check out the map below.

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

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

Bath experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Somerset climate page.

Where to go in Somerset in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Somerset 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 Somerset's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Bath
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
12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
80 mm 
16 days 
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,631 hours 
866 mm 
177 days 
poor 
Climate in Bath

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.

Bristol
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
12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
7°C 
1,631 hours 
868 mm 
181 days 
poor 
Climate in Bristol

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.

Weston-super-Mare
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
12°C 
6°C 
66 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
10°C 
4°C 
49 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
8°C 
1,573 hours 
914 mm 
186 days 
poor 
Climate in Weston-super-Mare

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.

Porlock
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
12°C 
8°C 
66 hours 
125 mm 
20 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
49 hours 
126 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
9°C 
1,573 hours 
1174 mm 
213 days 
Climate in Porlock

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.

Minehead
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
12°C 
8°C 
66 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
49 hours 
118 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
9°C 
1,573 hours 
1134 mm 
209 days 
Climate in Minehead

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Somerset.

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