Saltash weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Saltash in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Saltash includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Saltash in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 55 hours of sun. It's 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 Saltash. July and August typically offer 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 Saltash climate page with graphs.

 

Saltash, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (6 KM, 4 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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