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The weather in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into January. December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21.2% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.7 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.9 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.
Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into January.
Consider visiting Dorset in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
No, December is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21.2% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.7 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.9 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.
More about December temperature and sunshine.
No, December is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, with the sea water at 12°C (53°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about December sea temperatures.
No, December is not a good time for a holiday in Dorset.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21.2% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.7 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.9 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 Dorset. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the December temperatures and sunshine.
No, Dorset is too cold for sunbathing in December.
The average maximum temperature in Dorset in December is 9°C (47°F). The average maximum temperature is 12°C (53°) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in December is 5°C (41°F). The average temperature is 8°C (46°F) in the previous month and 5°C (42°F) in the next month.
More info about the December temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Dorset in December are 8. The sunshine percentage is 21.2% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
More about December sunshine.
The weather in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into January. The average maximum temperature in Dorset in December is 9°C (47°F). The average maximum temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 9°C (47°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in December is 5°C (41°F). The average temperature is 8°C (46°F) in the previous month and 5°C (42°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dorset in December is 2°C (35°F). The minimum temperature is 4°C (40°F) in the previous month and 2°C (36°F) in the next month.
The days in December are slightly shorter than the previous month. December has slightly less hours of sunshine than the previous month. During December the average day light hours are 8 per day in Dorset. The sunshine percentage is 21.2% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The ultraviolet index in Dorset in December is typically 0.6 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dorset in December is 11.6°C (52.9°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in December is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into January.
December weather is slightly drier than the previous month. December has fewer days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Dorset in December is 1.6cm (0.6inches) and on average there are 15.9 rainy days in December making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dorset in December is 7°C (44°F) which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 9°C (48°F) in the previous month and 6°C (6°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dorset in December is typically 97.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 97.7% in the previous month and 96.9% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dorset in December is typically 87.5%. The average relative humidity is 86.4% in the previous month and 86.2% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dorset in December is typically 28KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 27KM/H (17MPH) in the previous month and 32KM/H (20MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dorset in December is typically 15KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 15KM/H (9MPH) in the previous month and 17KM/H (11MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dorset in December is from the West-Northwest.
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