Cheltenham weather in December (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Cheltenham in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Cheltenham generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Cheltenham in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cheltenham. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cheltenham climate page with graphs.

 

Cheltenham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 49 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cheltenham in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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