St Ives weather in December (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting St Ives in December? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in St Ives generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

St Ives in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 51 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 St Ives. June, July, August and September 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 St Ives climate page with graphs.

 

St Ives, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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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