South Petherton weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in South Petherton during December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, South Petherton typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

South Petherton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit South Petherton. 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 South Petherton climate page with graphs.

 

South Petherton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (57 KM, 35 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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