If you plan to visit Jersey in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +10°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 117 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+14°C
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jersey has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Jersey in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jersey for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +10°C.
Is Jersey warm or cold in December?
Jersey is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +7°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Jersey:
Climate in Jersey in December
Jersey weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+12°C
+10°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-2°C
-2°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+17°C
+14°C
+13°C
Rainfall
118 mm
117 mm
91 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
82%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
7
9
9
Rainy days
21
20
20
Snowy days
0
0
1
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +10°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 118 mm to 117 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 6 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Jersey in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Jersey is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 12 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Jersey based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 148 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Jersey, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Jersey wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Jersey?
This is the weather in Jersey in December 2023:
1 December
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+7°C
2 December
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+7°C
3 December
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+10°C
4 December
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+11°C
5 December
🌧️
+9°C
6 December
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+9°C
7 December
🌧️
+12°C
8 December
🌧️
+12°C
9 December
🌧️
+13°C
10 December
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+13°C
11 December
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+12°C
12 December
🌧️
+12°C
13 December
🌧️
+10°C
14 December
🌧️
+12°C
15 December
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+11°C
16 December
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+10°C
17 December
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+10°C
18 December
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+11°C
19 December
🌧️
+12°C
20 December
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+11°C
21 December
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+12°C
22 December
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+12°C
23 December
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+12°C
24 December
🌧️
+12°C
25 December
🌧️
+12°C
26 December
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+11°C
27 December
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+12°C
28 December
☀️
+12°C
29 December
🌧️
+12°C
30 December
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+12°C
31 December
🌧️
+10°C
In December 2023 Jersey had 7 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Jersey climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Jersey in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2020 (+15°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 603 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1376 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jersey in December:
Is December a good time to visit Jersey?
It’s always a good time to visit Jersey, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Jersey in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Jersey rainy in December?
Jersey is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Jersey in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jersey in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jersey, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.