Rochester Weather in December

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

The climate in Rochester during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Rochester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.2°C 41.3°F
Nightly temperature -0.2°C 31.7°F
Average temperature 2.5°C 36.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.3°F
Humidity 93%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 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 Rochester

Rochester average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rochester average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rochester 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 Rochester in December 2024.

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Rochester weather stats

Rochester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: April 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.1°C 39.4°F
Wettest month: January 103mm 4.1ins
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