Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
46°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cambridge
United Kingdom · Europe
Cold days.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 38°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
3.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 32°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 44°F, easing to about 42°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning42°F
Rain15%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday45°F
Rain14%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon44°F
Rain13%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening42°F
Rain14%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 37 | 1.9 | 11 | 3.9 | 86 |
| Feb | 47 | 37 | 1.7 | 10 | 5.3 | 82 |
| Mar | 51 | 39 | 1.7 | 10 | 6.9 | 79 |
| Apr | 56 | 42 | 1.8 | 11 | 9.2 | 75 |
| May | 62 | 47 | 2.2 | 11 | 10.3 | 75 |
| Jun | 68 | 53 | 2.4 | 10 | 10.4 | 74 |
| Jul | 72 | 56 | 2.4 | 12 | 10.7 | 72 |
| Aug | 72 | 56 | 2.4 | 11 | 9.6 | 73 |
| Sep | 67 | 52 | 1.9 | 9 | 7.7 | 77 |
| Oct | 59 | 47 | 2.5 | 11 | 5.9 | 83 |
| Nov | 51 | 41 | 2.3 | 11 | 4.3 | 87 |
| Dec | 46 | 38 | 2.1 | 12 | 3.6 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology