Thaxted weather in December (Essex, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Thaxted during December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Thaxted includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Thaxted in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 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 Thaxted. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Thaxted climate page with graphs.

 

Thaxted, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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