Bath · WinterMonth summary
Bath weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bath in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Bath. July (7.3/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Bath in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in Bath is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (3.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 40% | 2.4 | 3.8h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 9°C | 44% | 2.7 | 5.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 10°C | 47% | 2.6 | 7.3h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 12°C | 34% | 1.7 | 10.7h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.1 | 12.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 19°C | 40% | 2.1 | 12.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 40% | 2.2 | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 20°C | 38% | 2.2 | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 18°C | 42% | 2.6 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 14°C | 45% | 3.0 | 6.6h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 42% | 2.9 | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 9°C | 46% | 3.2 | 3.0h | 2.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Bath averages 9°C, 46% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.4/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bath in December
Is December a good time to visit Bath?
December is not recommended for Bath (score 2.4/10). With 46% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine, consider July (7.3/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Bath in December?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 4°C at night. 3.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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