2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Bath in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Bath. Bath has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 8°C, lows of 3°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

8°C

Avg Low

3°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

7.9h

Is December a good time to visit Bath?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:08 AM

Sunset

4:02 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 9°C 4°C 16 Wet
February 10°C 4°C 20 Wet
March 10°C 3°C 15 Wet
April 16°C 6°C 6 Good
May 18°C 8°C 2 Excellent (best)
June 19°C 11°C 13 Excellent (best)
July 20°C 13°C 15 Excellent (best)
August 22°C 15°C 16 Excellent (best)
September 19°C 11°C 7 Excellent (best)
October 13°C 9°C 20 Wet
November 12°C 6°C 14 Wet
December 8°C 3°C 21 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Bath? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Bath, with average highs of 8°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Bath in December? +

With highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Bath in December? +

Bath typically sees around 21 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Bath in December? +

In December, Bath gets approximately 7.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Bath? +

No, December is not peak season in Bath. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Bath? +

The best months to visit Bath are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/London)

Last Updated: January 2026

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