Wellington weather in December (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Wellington? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Wellington typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 10°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

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