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St Austell weather in December (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to St Austell in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, St Austell typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

St Austell in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 65 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 St Austell. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

St Austell, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather 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 St Austell in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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