London · WinterMonth summary
London weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit London 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 brings a challenging climate (3.6/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
London in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Winter in London is cool (9°F during the day). Days are short (2.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 46°F | 39% | 0.1in | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 37°F | 50°F | 40% | 0.1in | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 39°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 41°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 70°F | 35% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 66°F | 37% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 39% | 0.1in | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 40% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 39°F | 48°F | 37% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
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, London averages 48°F, 37% rainy days and 2.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +8.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — London in December
Is December a good time to visit London?
December is not recommended for London (score 3.6/10). With 37% rainy days and 2.8h of sunshine, consider August (7.9/10) instead.
What's the weather like in London in December?
It's cool with 48°F daytime and 39°F at night. 2.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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