Richmond upon Thames weather in December (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Richmond upon Thames this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Richmond upon Thames usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Richmond upon Thames in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 54 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond upon Thames. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond upon Thames climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond upon Thames, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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