Sherborne weather in December (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Sherborne for December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sherborne includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Sherborne in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

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 Sherborne. June, July and August typically offer 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 Sherborne climate page with graphs.

 

Sherborne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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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