Exeter in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 136 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Exeter;
Average weather
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+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
136 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Exeter in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Exeter for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +25°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +50°F.
Is Exeter warm or cold in December?
Exeter is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +41°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Exeter, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Exeter in December
Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+48°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+10°F
+10°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+61°F
+59°F
Rainfall
122 mm
136 mm
98 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
88%
89%
88%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
1
Cloudy days
11
13
12
Rainy days
17
17
16
Snowy days
0
0
1
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 122 mm to 136 mm.Humidity rises from 88% to 89%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Exeter in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Exeter is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 706 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 125 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Exeter, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Exeter?
This is the weather in Exeter in December 2023:
1 December
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+40°F
2 December
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+43°F
3 December
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+50°F
4 December
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+50°F
5 December
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+47°F
6 December
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+49°F
7 December
🌧️
+52°F
8 December
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+54°F
9 December
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+56°F
10 December
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+57°F
11 December
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+56°F
12 December
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+54°F
13 December
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+50°F
14 December
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+54°F
15 December
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+52°F
16 December
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+55°F
17 December
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+54°F
18 December
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+57°F
19 December
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+56°F
20 December
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+54°F
21 December
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+56°F
22 December
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+54°F
23 December
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+53°F
24 December
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+58°F
25 December
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+55°F
26 December
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+52°F
27 December
🌧️
+55°F
28 December
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+54°F
29 December
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+53°F
30 December
🌧️
+56°F
31 December
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+50°F
In December 2023 Exeter had 7 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 75%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Exeter climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Exeter in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+62°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in December:
Is December a good time to visit Exeter?
It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Exeter in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Exeter rainy in December?
Exeter is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Exeter in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.