December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Canterbury in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canterbury in December
Average temperature 8°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Canterbury scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canterbury is England's cathedral city-medieval lanes, Chaucer pilgrim lore, and Kent countryside an hour from London. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December in Canterbury — off-season conditions
Expect 8°C (46°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Canterbury — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canterbury in December?
- In December, Canterbury averages 8°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Canterbury?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canterbury in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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