Barnstable in December

4.8out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 7°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

7°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
12Rainy days (131 mm)
8:59 hDaylight
07:08Sunrise · 16:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 7°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -1° J 3° -1° F 5° 1° M 9° 6° A 13° 10° M 18° 15° J 22° 19° J 22° 20° A 19° 17° S 15° 12° O 11° 7° N 7° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-1°C110 mm 11– – 4.2
February 3°C-1°C95 mm 10– – 4.4
March 5°C1°C122 mm 11– – 4.6
April 9°C6°C109 mm 11– – 5.3
May 13°C10°C91 mm 10– – 6.2
June 18°C15°C82 mm 8– – 7.3
July 22°C19°C64 mm 7– – 8.1
August 22°C20°C81 mm 8– – 8.0
September 19°C17°C100 mm 8– – 7.5
October 15°C12°C123 mm 10– – 6.4
November 11°C7°C111 mm 10– – 5.8
December 7°C2°C131 mm 12– – 4.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Barnstable in December?

Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about 2°C.

When is the best time to visit Barnstable?

The best months are July, August, September.