United Kingdom in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in United Kingdom in december 2024
Below, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in United Kingdom. These datas are statistics for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in England
very bad weather 37.9cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
30% of time
22%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
35% of time
27%
23%
7%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Cloudy
32% of time
25%
20%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
23%
23%
21%
14%
Where to go in United Kingdom in december?
Where to go in United Kingdom in december: destination map
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Where to go in each region in december?
| England (London, Jersey, Manchester...) | 43°F to 54°F | 2 à 15 days | very bad weather* |
| North Ireland (Belfast, Derry (Londonderry), Armagh...) | 45°F to 49°F | 3 à 10 days | very bad weather* |
| Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness...) | 38°F to 49°F | 1 à 16 days | very bad weather* |
| Wales (Cardiff, Swansea, Pembrokeshire...) | 43°F to 52°F | 4 à 14 days | bad weather* |
Where should you go in United Kingdom in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in United Kingdom in december ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
December is not the best month to visit United Kingdom. The climate in Wales is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very frequently.
But it gets worse: around the cities of Wales and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. We really do not recommend you to travel to these areas in december.
Climate in United Kingdom in december
Climate in England in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is rather cold here in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With about 2.8in over 5 days, it rains very little during your stay.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Scotland in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Scotland is 41°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 3.5in over 5 days, rainfall is infrequent during your holidays.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 07:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Northern Ireland in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality in december. Plan to cover you well! With about 4.3in over 7 days, rain may be scarce throughout your journey.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 51°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Wales in december
In december, maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather cold there in december. Bring warm clothes! With about 3in over 6 days, rainfall is infrequent for your trip.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in United Kingdom in december
| England in december | very bad weather |
| Scotland in december | very bad weather |
| North Ireland in december | very bad weather |
| Wales in december | bad weather |
Weather data for United Kingdom in december:
Weather data for United Kingdom in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in United Kingdom. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in United Kingdom can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to United Kingdom.