These are the best beaches in United Kingdom in December, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in St Martins. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in St Martins for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (50°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 24% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tresco. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in Tresco for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 18% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.4 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Hastings. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Hastings for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Deal Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Deal Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Brighton Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Brighton Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Looe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (56°F). December is too cold for swimming in Looe Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in West Mersea Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in West Mersea Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Viking Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Viking Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (46°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Botany Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). December is too cold for swimming in Botany Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Durdle Door Cliffs. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). December is too cold for swimming in Durdle Door Cliffs for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Porthmeor Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (53°F). December is too cold for swimming in Porthmeor Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 17% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dover. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). December is too cold for swimming in Dover for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Holywell Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Holywell Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Fistral Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Fistral Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Swanpool Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Swanpool Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Crantock Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Crantock Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in St Agnes. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in St Agnes for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Pendower Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Pendower Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Harlyn Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Harlyn Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Polzeath Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Polzeath Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Daymer Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Daymer Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Vault Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). December is too cold for swimming in Vault Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Porthcurno Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). December is too cold for swimming in Porthcurno Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Praa Sands Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). December is too cold for swimming in Praa Sands Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Rinsey Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (51°F). December is too cold for swimming in Rinsey Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 8°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 16% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with very little sunshine. There are only 1.3 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Folkestone Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 9°C (49°F). December is too cold for swimming in Folkestone Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (49°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 22% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 19.8 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sennen Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 10°C (50°F). December is too cold for swimming in Sennen Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (47°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 21% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.6 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 3.9cm (1.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tenby Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). December is too cold for swimming in Tenby Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (48°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Mill Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (54°F). December is too cold for swimming in Mill Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
December has average maximum temperatures of 9°C (48°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 23% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 1.9 hours of sunshine per day. December has total rainfall of 1.6cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.9 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Salcombe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (54°F). December is too cold for swimming in Salcombe Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
