Barnstaple in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Barnstaple in december 2026
The weather in Barnstaple in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 16.4cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
29% of time
22%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Cloudy
34% of time
25%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Cloudy
32% of time
28%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
45°F
29%
21%
17%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Barnstaple in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Barnstaple in december.
The climate of Barnstaple in december is bad
The weather in december in Barnstaple is wet (with 5.5in of precipitation over 9 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this city this month, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Barnstaple is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Barnstaple in the month of december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 1 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 3% of the month.
On average, in Barnstaple, the days of december last 07:56. Sunrise is at 08:13 and sets at 16:09.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Barnstaple in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:13 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Barnstaple in december 2025:
52°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in England in december
Cities near Barnstaple:
| Clovelly in december | bad weather |
| Exmoor National Park in december | bad weather |
| Exeter in december | bad weather |
| Exmouth in december | bad weather |
| Torquay in december | bad weather |
| Plymouth in december | bad weather |
| Paignton in december | bad weather |
| Salcombe in december | bad weather |
| Bristol in december | bad weather |
| Cornwall in december | bad weather |
| Dorset in december | bad weather |
| Bath in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Barnstaple in december:
Weather data for Barnstaple for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Barnstaple. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Barnstaple can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Barnstaple.