Shepton Mallet weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Shepton Mallet in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Shepton Mallet generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Shepton Mallet in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shepton Mallet. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shepton Mallet, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 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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