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Thetford Weather in December

With daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 3°C (37°F), December in Thetford brings low temperatures during the day. Some rainfall is to be expected during the month.

Rainfall in Thetford in December

Rain is expected on roughly 17 days, totalling around 59 mm (2.3 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Thetford in December

Expect highs of 9°C (48°F) in Thetford in December, with nights dropping to around 3°C (37°F). December is part of the winter season. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. Nights drop to 3°C (37°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Thetford in December

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thetford. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Thetford Temperature in December

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
59 mm (2.3 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Sunshine
55 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Norwich, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Thetford in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Thetford in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Thetford in December

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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