Surrey Weather in December

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

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Guildford Farnborough Woking Camberley

Planning a journey to Surrey, 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 Surrey in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Guildford.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Stanwell with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Charlwood with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Guildford receives around 54 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Surrey by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Surrey →

Best Places to Visit in Surrey in December

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

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 Surrey

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

Temperature range in Surrey (December)

Precipitation variation in Surrey (December)

Guildford

In December Guildford 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
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
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Guildford →

Farnborough

In December Farnborough 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
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
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Farnborough →

Woking

In December Woking 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
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
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Woking →

Camberley

In December Camberley 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
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
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Camberley →

Farnham

In December Farnham 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
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
70 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Farnham →

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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 Surrey in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Guildford 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Farnborough 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Woking 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Camberley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Farnham 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Gatwick 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Surrey weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Surrey, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Guildford sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Guildford peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

December is on the drier side in Surrey, the United Kingdom. Guildford averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Surrey, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Guildford.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Guildford. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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