West Midlands Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to the West Midlands, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the West Midlands in December

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in the West Midlands generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coventry with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Wolverhampton with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Birmingham experiences about 48 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the West Midlands by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in December

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

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 the West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (December)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (December)

Birmingham

In December Birmingham 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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
48 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Birmingham →

Coventry

In December Coventry 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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
61 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In December Solihull 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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
48 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In December Walsall 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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
37 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In December Dudley 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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
37 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dudley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Midlands, 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 the West Midlands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Coventry 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Solihull 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Walsall 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dudley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sutton Coldfield 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

The West Midlands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in December?

the West Midlands, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Birmingham average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in December?

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom during December, with Birmingham averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the West Midlands.

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