December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit St Ives in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St Ives in December
Average temperature 9°C, 118 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in St Ives scores 2.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St Ives stacks white cottages, fishing boats and Tate galleries around a Cornish harbour.
December in St Ives — off-season conditions
Expect 9°C (49°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
118 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 2.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in St Ives — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St Ives in December?
- In December, St Ives averages 9°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit St Ives?
- December earns a 2.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St Ives in December?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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