Saint Athan weather in December (United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Saint Athan weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Saint Athan includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Saint Athan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint Athan. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Saint Athan climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Athan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (4 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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