Monthly climate guide
Bath weather in December
Expect cool weather in Bath in December: afternoons reach about 9°C (48°F), while nights drop to around 4°C (39°F). Around 102 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- It's wetter than a typical month in Bath — roughly 43% more rain than average.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 83%.
- December is among Bath's three coolest months.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
102 mm
wet
Humidity
94%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Bath weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 80 mm | 94% | 80% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 64 mm | 92% | 79% |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 3°C / 37°F | 60 mm | 88% | 74% |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 40°F | 50 mm | 84% | 69% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 56 mm | 81% | 68% |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 51°F | 72 mm | 81% | 71% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 60 mm | 77% | 66% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 81 mm | 80% | 74% |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 58 mm | 83% | 69% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 84 mm | 89% | 76% |
| November | 10°C / 51°F | 5°C / 41°F | 90 mm | 93% | 80% |
| December | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 102 mm | 94% | 83% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Bath?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bath →Other United Kingdom cities in December
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Bath in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Bath?
December is cool in Bath, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Bath in December?
Average highs are about 9°C (48°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in December?
Bath typically gets around 102 mm of rain in December — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bath (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.