Cardiff in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cardiff in december 2024
The weather in Cardiff in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 28.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
37% of time
24%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Cloudy
37% of time
24%
22%
13%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
33% of time
28%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
45°F
24%
23%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cardiff in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cardiff in december.
The climate of Cardiff in december is bad
The weather in december in Cardiff is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location this month. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Cardiff is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cardiff in december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 6% of time.
Day length in Cardiff in december is 07:52. The sun rises at 08:12 and sets at 16:04.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cardiff in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 28.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.08km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:12 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:04 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:52 | ||||
| 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 Cardiff in december 2023:
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
41°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Wales in december
Cities near Cardiff:
| Barry in december | bad weather |
| Merthyr Tydfil in december | very bad weather |
| Porthcawl in december | bad weather |
| Brecon Beacons (National Park) in december | very bad weather |
| Swansea in december | bad weather |
| Llanelli in december | bad weather |
| Llandrindod Wells in december | very bad weather |
| Carmarthen in december | bad weather |
| Newtown in december | very bad weather |
| Aberystwyth in december | bad weather |
| Pembrokeshire in december | bad weather |
| Haverfordwest in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Cardiff in december:
Weather data for Cardiff for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cardiff. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cardiff 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 Cardiff.