South Downs National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in December.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Planning a journey to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in December

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in South Downs National Park generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Arundel.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petersfield with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Alfriston with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (December)

Arundel

In December Arundel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In December Midhurst generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In December Alfriston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In December Petersfield 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In December East Meon 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
54 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in East Meon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, in the United Kingdom.

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 South Downs National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Midhurst 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Alfriston 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Petersfield 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
East Meon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Cocking 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

South Downs National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

December in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom brings less favorable weather. In Arundel, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

Average temperatures in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Arundel.

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom. Arundel averages only about 93 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Arundel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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