Reading in December
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
11Rainy days (59 mm)
7:38 hDaylight
08:11Sunrise · 15:49 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 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 (±4.6 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 | 7°C | 2°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 8°C | 2°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 44 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 13°C | 5°C | 52 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 57 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 19°C | 11°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 21°C | 13°C | 56 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 21°C | 13°C | 61 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 18°C | 10°C | 51 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| October | 14°C | 8°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 64 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 8°C | 3°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Reading in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Reading?
The best months are July, August, June, September.