London Weather in December

What's the weather like in London (England) in December 2024?

The climate in London during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in London and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

London weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.6°F
Average temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 59 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in London with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in London

London average temperature in December

December rainfall

London average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

London average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in London in December 2024.

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London weather stats

London weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: December 59mm 2.3ins
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