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Winchester weather in December (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Winchester as December approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Winchester includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Winchester in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 54 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Winchester, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 91% *  
SunshineSunshine 54 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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