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Sawbridgeworth weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Sawbridgeworth weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Sawbridgeworth typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Sawbridgeworth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sawbridgeworth. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sawbridgeworth, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 49 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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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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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