Exeter in December
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
12Rainy days (73 mm)
7:45 hDaylight
08:18Sunrise · 16:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.3 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 67 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 8°C | 3°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 56 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 12°C | 5°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 64 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 18°C | 11°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 20°C | 13°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 20°C | 13°C | 65 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 11°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 73 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Exeter in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Exeter?
The best months are July, August, September, June.