The climate in Plymouth during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Plymouth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 13°C 55.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.5°C 34.6°F |
Average temperature | 7.2°C 45°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 17°C 62.6°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Plymouth with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Plymouth in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
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Driest month: | November | 75mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
Wettest month: | August | 143mm 5.6ins |