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London in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for London are May, June, July and August. In December, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
8°C
Rainfall
68 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, London is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 8°C with about 68mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in London in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Station Squabble
Station Squabble is a digital photograph taken by Sam Rowley that won the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, described by the BBC as
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
A Conversation with Oscar Wilde is an outdoor sculpture by Maggi Hambling on Adelaide Street in central London dedicated to Oscar Wilde. Unveiled in 1998, it takes the form of a be
Inner London
Inner London is the group of London boroughs that form the interior part of Greater London and are surrounded by Outer London. With its origins in the bills of mortality, it became
Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
The Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross is a memorial to Eleanor of Castile erected in the forecourt of Charing Cross railway station, London, in 1864–1865. It is a fanciful reconstructio
Hungerford Hall
Hungerford Hall was a lecture theatre built beside Hungerford Market near Charing Cross in London in 1851. It was used for public entertainments, including demonstrations of magic

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London in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit London?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. London's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in London in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 8°C. Rainfall averages about 68mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for London in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in London in December?+

Popular things to do include Station Squabble, A Conversation with Oscar Wilde, Inner London and Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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