The climate in Somerset during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Somerset and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 3.6°C 38.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -5.6°C 22°F |
| Average temperature | -1°C 30.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 6.6°C 43.9°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Somerset with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 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 Somerset in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| Hottest month: | July | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.8°C 33.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 123mm 4.8ins |