Sidmouth weather in December (Devon, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Sidmouth in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Sidmouth generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Sidmouth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sidmouth. 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 Sidmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Sidmouth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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