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

Partly Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Fog

11%

Weather at 12pm
47°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Clear/Sunny

23%

Moderate rain at times

7%

Weather at 6pm
43°F

Partly Cloudy

25%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Moderate rain at times

9%

Weather at 3am
43°F

Clear/Sunny

23%

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

14%

More information about the weather in England in december



Where to go in United Kingdom in december?

Where to go in United Kingdom in december: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in december?

England
(London, Jersey, Manchester...)
43°F to 54°F2 à 15 days
very bad weather*
North Ireland
(Belfast, Derry (Londonderry), Armagh...)
45°F to 49°F3 à 10 days
very bad weather*
Scotland
(Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness...)
38°F to 49°F1 à 16 days
very bad weather*
Wales
(Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Swansea...)
43°F to 52°F4 à 14 days
bad weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.

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
more information about the climate in England in december

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
more information about the climate in Scotland in december

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
more information about the climate in Northern Ireland in december

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
more information about the climate in Wales in december


All cities in United Kingdom in december

England in decembervery bad weather
Scotland in decembervery bad weather
North Ireland in decembervery bad weather
Wales in decemberbad 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.


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