December verdict

Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom in December

Weather score10Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 142mm, so some wet days are possible.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

142mm

Sun

1.6h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

10

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 142mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December10°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Isles of Scilly's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December142mm average rain

December is one of Isles of Scilly's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December1.6 hours average sun

December is one of Isles of Scilly's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December12°C average sea

December is below Isles of Scilly's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December10 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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