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Temperatures in December

It's cold in December in Bristol with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in December in Bristol

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bristol in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of December

The month of December starts in Bristol with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.

Mid-December

By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 10°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Bristol will be around 10°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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Precipitation in December

In December, there is an average of 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 55% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Bristol in December

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Bristol. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Bristol in December

London
Temperature Average Temperature
9°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
11°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
7°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
146 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
17 days 10 days
Snow Total Snowfall
0,9 cm 1,2 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 1 day

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Bristol. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Bristol in December

With 15°C, Bristol hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -6°C to a high of 13°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Bristol

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Bristol, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Bristol

Daily Precipitation in December in Bristol

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Bristol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Bristol.

Daily Precipitation in December in Bristol

Daily Snowfall in December in Bristol

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Bristol, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Bristol

Daily UV Index in December in Bristol

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Bristol, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Bristol

Temperature in December in Bristol Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Bristol, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Bristol Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Bristol Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Bristol, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Bristol Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Bristol per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Bristol, measured in centimetres, over the past years.

Snowfall in December in Bristol over the past years

Daily climate in December for Bristol

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Bristol. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Weather experiences in December in Bristol

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Average Weather in Bristol by Month

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