Watford weather in December (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Watford? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Watford includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Watford in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 54 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Watford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: London, 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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