Is December a good time to visit London?
The best time to visit London is March through May when the temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are green and blooming. December in London is also an incredibly popular place to be during the holidays, so expect the streets to be crowded with both English and international tourists.
What is the weather like in London around Christmas?
As we near Christmas, daytime highs tend to be mostly 6-7 C (mid-40’s F) and early morning lows around 3-4 C (upper 30’s F). A few mornings will see temperatures dipping down to around -1 to -2 C (30 F). The coldest temperature recorded in London in December was -12 C (10 F).
Is it rainy in London in December?
The average sliding 31-day rainfall during December in London is essentially constant, remaining about 2.0 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 3.5 inches or falling below 0.6 inches.
Is London too cold in December?
Winters in London are characterised by cold and often rainy weather. The average high between December and February is 48°F (9°C) and the average low is 41°F (5°C). However, freezing temperatures are not uncommon and snow is not unheard of. Be sure to pack a winter coat along with a hat, gloves and scarf.
Does it snow in London during December?
Snowfall in December December tends to be more winter-like. Days with at least 1 mm (. 04 inches) or more of precipitation average about 9-10. Some snow falls in December, but only on about 2 days with about 1-day recording snow accumulation.
What is there to do in England in December?
Things to do in December
- Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace. One fascination that is not to be missed is the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Christmas tree and carols at Trafalgar Square.
- Hogwarts in the Snow.
- Christmas at Kews.
- Winter Wonderland in Hyde Parks.
- Winter festival at Southbank Centres.