December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Big Ben in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Big Ben in December
Average temperature 6°C, 69 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 94% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 94%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Big Ben scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Elizabeth Tower rises at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, its clock dials and the hour bell called Big Ben seen best from Westminster Bridge.
December in Big Ben — off-season conditions
December averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Big Ben in December?
- In December, Big Ben averages 6°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Big Ben?
- December earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Big Ben in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 94% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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