England in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in England in december 2024
In this section, check out the weather forecast for the month of december for most popular cities in England (United Kingdom). These predictions are probabilities for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in London
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 England in december?
Where to go in England in december: destination map
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tolerable
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Where to go in each region in december?
| Central (Midlands) (Skegness, Coventry, Stratford-Upon-Avon...) | 45°F to 47°F | 2 à 7 days | 49°F | very bad weather |
| Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey...) | 54°F | 11 days | 54°F | bad weather |
| North of England (Manchester, Liverpool, Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull)...) | 43°F to 49°F | 2 à 15 days | 49°F to 50°F | very bad weather* |
| South East of England (London, Brighton, Oxford...) | 47°F to 50°F | 3 à 9 days | 50°F to 54°F | bad weather* |
| South West of England (Bristol, Cornwall, Torquay...) | 47°F to 54°F | 4 à 12 days | 52°F to 56°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go in England in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in England in december ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
December is not the best month to travel to in England (United Kingdom). The climate in Southampton, Jersey, Plymouth and Guernesey is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly.
But it gets worse: around the cities of Southampton, Jersey, Plymouth and Guernesey and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. We really do not recommend you to visit these areas this month.
Climate in England in december
Climate in London in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in London is 45°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in the month of december. Bring warm clothes! With 2.8in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| 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 Brighton in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Brighton is 47°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is quite cold here in december, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 4.9in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of december is not recommended month to go there.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 07:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Bristol in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Bristol is 45°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh there in the month of december. Plan a sweater! With 2.2in over 4 days, you will experience some showers for your trip. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Cambridge in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Cambridge is 43°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city in december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.9in over 5 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 93% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 07:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Canterbury in december
In december, maximum temperature is 50°F and minimum temperature is 45°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is fairly cold here in this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 5.1in over 9 days, rainfall can happen for your trip. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, december is not recommended month to go in that area in England.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (27%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||
| Length of day | 07:54 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in England in december
| London in december | very bad weather |
| Brighton in december | bad weather |
| Bristol in december | bad weather |
| Cambridge in december | very bad weather |
| Canterbury in december | bad weather |
| Cornwall in december | bad weather |
| Exmouth in december | bad weather |
| Isle of Wight in december | bad weather |
| Jersey in december | bad weather |
| Liverpool in december | very bad weather |
| Manchester in december | very bad weather |
| Oxford in december | very bad weather |
| Plymouth in december | bad weather |
| Skegness in december | very bad weather |
| Torquay in december | bad weather |
| Dover in december | bad weather |
| Guernsey in december | bad weather |
| Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) in december | very bad weather |
| Isles of Scilly in december | bad weather |
| Margate in december | bad weather |
| Bath in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for England in december:
Weather data for England in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in England. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in England 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 England.