Best Beaches in Northern Europe in December

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These are the best beaches in Northern Europe in December, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Northern Europe in December

  • 10°C (50°F) Air
    12°C (53°F) Sea
    1.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.1 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in England. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in England for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 8°C (46°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    1.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.9 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Kent. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Kent for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 10°C (49°F) Air
    11°C (53°F) Sea
    1.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    19.8 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Cornwall. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in Cornwall for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 9°C (47°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    1.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.8 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.6 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 3.9cm (1.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Wales. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). December is too cold for swimming in Wales for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 10°C (50°F) Air
    11°C (51°F) Sea
    1.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    25.8 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 19% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very occasional light showers. There are 25.8 days with some rainfall, so although many days have some rainfall the rain is sparse and light on those days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ring of Kerry. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). December is too cold for swimming in Ring of Kerry for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 8°C (46°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    0.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    22.8 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 13% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 0.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 3.6cm (1.4inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 22.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Scotland. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Scotland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 8°C (46°F) Air
    9°C (49°F) Sea
    1.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    22.8 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 18% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.2 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 3.6cm (1.4inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 22.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Outer Hebrides. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). December is too cold for swimming in Outer Hebrides for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 3°C (38°F) Air
    8°C (46°F) Sea
    0.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.7 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 3°C (38°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 0.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 6.1cm (2.4inches) making it often dry with only light showers. There are 15.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Iceland. Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (46°F). December is too cold for swimming in Iceland for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 3°C (37°F) Air
    4°C (38°F) Sea
    0.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.0 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 3°C (37°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 5% making it mostly gloomy and overcast with little to no sunshine. There are only 0.0 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lofoten Islands. Sea temperatures are a cold 4°C (38°F). December is too cold for swimming in Lofoten Islands for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 9°C (48°F) Air
    11°C (51°F) Sea
    1.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    22.1 Days of Rain

    December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (48°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 18% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.4 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 48.9cm (19.3inches) making it rainy with a chance of occasional heavy showers. There are 22.1 days with some rainfall so there are few clear days to enjoy the beach.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in County Clare. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). December is too cold for swimming in County Clare for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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