Westminster in December
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
5Rainy days (21 mm)
9:11 hDaylight
07:21Sunrise · 16:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -7°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.3 |
| February | 8°C | -6°C | 23 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 13°C | -3°C | 47 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 17°C | 1°C | 69 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 21°C | 6°C | 82 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 27°C | 11°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 30°C | 15°C | 41 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 29°C | 14°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 26°C | 10°C | 36 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 19°C | 3°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 11°C | -3°C | 31 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 6°C | -7°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Westminster in December?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Westminster?
The best months are September, August, June.