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Shanklin weather in December (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Shanklin in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Shanklin includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Shanklin in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shanklin, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 21 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?

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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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