Weather in London, England, United Kingdom in December
In an average December, London sees a daily high around 8°C and a low around 3°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 8°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 3°C to 12°C |
| Average low | 3°C |
| Typical low range | -2°C to 8°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
15°C
1993-12-19
Lowest
-4°C
2010-12-03
Low
Highest
13°C
2021-12-30
Lowest
-16°C
1981-12-13
Feels-like
Highest
9°C
2015-12-16
Lowest
-20°C
1981-12-13
Humidity
Highest
10.5 g/m³
2021-12-30
Lowest
2.6 g/m³
1981-12-12
Wind
Highest
52 km/h
2013-12-24
Lowest
4 km/h
2024-12-27
Gust
Highest
125 km/h
2013-12-24
Lowest
9 km/h
2024-12-27
Precip
Wettest
102 mm
2002
Driest
8 mm
2016
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