Taunton Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Taunton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Taunton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.6°C 47.4°F
Nightly temperature 2.9°C 37.1°F
Average temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Taunton with around 87mm 3.4 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Taunton

Taunton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Taunton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Taunton 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 Taunton in December 2024.

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Taunton weather stats

Taunton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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