Weather in the United Kingdom for December 2024
In general, the average temperature in the United Kingdom at the beginning of December is 6.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 11 °C by the end of December.
Expect significant rainfall in the United Kingdom during December, with an average of 17 rainy days.
Snowfall in the United Kingdom during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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United Kingdom in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  4° | ||||||
| 2  3° | 3  8° | 4  7° | 5 6° | 6  6° | 7 9° | 8 9° |
| 9  12° | 10 11° | 11 10° | 12 11° | 13 7° | 14 7° | 15  7° |
| 16  10° | 17 10° | 18 11° | 19 12° | 20 9° | 21 12° | 22  11° |
| 23 12° | 24 11° | 25 11° | 26 10° | 27 11° | 28 11° | 29  10° |
| 30 12° | 31  12° |
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Temperatures trend during December in the United Kingdom
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Light snow showers | 4° /0° | 1.3 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Sunny | 3° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Light rain shower | 8° /0° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /5° | 9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Light drizzle | 6° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Overcast | 6° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Light rain | 9° /5° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Moderate rain | 12° /7° | 10.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Moderate rain | 11° /7° | 8.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Overcast | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /6° | 7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Light drizzle | 7° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 7° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Fog | 10° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 10° /8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /8° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Light rain | 12° /6° | 9.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain shower | 12° /10° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 11° /7° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /8° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 11° /8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 11° /8° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 10° /5° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 11° /9° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Cloudy | 10° /6° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /5° | 7.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 12° /9° | 9.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Guide for the United Kingdom in December
In December, the weather in the United Kingdom can vary significantly from the beginning to the end of the month. At the start of December, the UK experiences relatively mild temperatures, with average highs of around 8° and lows of 3°.
However, as the month progresses, the weather tends to become colder, especially towards the end of December. By the end of the month, temperatures can drop further, with average highs of around 6° and lows of 1°.
In terms of precipitation, December in the UK is typically quite wet, with frequent rain showers throughout the month. The southern parts of the UK tend to experience slightly milder and drier conditions compared to the northern regions.
Additionally, there is a possibility of snowfall, especially in the northern and higher elevation areas towards the end of December.
Overall, December in the United Kingdom can be characterized by cool temperatures, increased precipitation, and the potential for snow towards the end of the month. It's advisable for travelers to pack warm clothing and be prepared for varying weather conditions when visiting the UK in December.
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