Southampton Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Southampton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Southampton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Average temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Daily sunshine 2.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 11.4°C 52.5°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Southampton with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Southampton

Southampton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Southampton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Southampton 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 Southampton in December 2024.

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Southampton weather stats

Southampton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: July 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: August 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 83mm 3.3ins
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