Swindon weather in December (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Swindon during December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During December, Swindon usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Swindon in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 54 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Swindon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bibury, the United Kingdom (22 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.

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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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