Thorncombe weather in December (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Thorncombe this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Thorncombe includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Thorncombe in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 53 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

 

Thorncombe, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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