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Weather in December in West Midlands

Planning a getaway to West Midlands 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 is the weather like in West Midlands in December?

West Midlands is a region in the United Kingdom. December in 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 and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Birmingham. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Midlands in December, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in West Midlands, 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 to moderate rainfall in Wolverhampton with 69 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Birmingham. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at West Midlands's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Midlands climate page.

Where to go in West Midlands in December

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in West Midlands?

Birmingham

In December Birmingham 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.

Birmingham
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
11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
69 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
66 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,400 hours 
788 mm 
183 days 
poor 
Climate in Birmingham

Coventry

In December Coventry 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.

Coventry
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
11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,535 hours 
766 mm 
177 days 
poor 
Climate in Coventry

Solihull

In December Solihull 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.

Solihull
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
11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
68 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,400 hours 
780 mm 
181 days 
poor 
Climate in Solihull

Walsall

In December Walsall 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.

Walsall
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
807 mm 
184 days 
poor 
Climate in Walsall

Dudley

In December Dudley 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.

Dudley
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
11°C 
5°C 
59 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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15°C 
7°C 
1,380 hours 
801 mm 
183 days 
poor 
Climate in Dudley

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom.

Is December the best time to visit West Midlands?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit West Midlands 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?

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