Merthyr Tydfil Weather in December

What's the weather like in Merthyr Tydfil (Wales) in December 2024?

The climate in Merthyr Tydfil during December can be summarized as cool and very wet.

December is in the winter in Merthyr Tydfil and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Merthyr Tydfil weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Average temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 212 mm 8.4 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Humidity 93%
Windspeed 20.9kph 13 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Merthyr Tydfil with around 212mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil average temperature in December

December rainfall

Merthyr Tydfil average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil in December 2024.

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Merthyr Tydfil weather stats

Merthyr Tydfil weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: July 93mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: June 6.6hrs
Coldest month: February 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: December 212mm 8.3ins
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