Planning a trip to Norfolk in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +12°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-13°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Norfolk has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Norfolk in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Norfolk for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +21°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +10°C.
Is Norfolk warm or cold in December?
Norfolk is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +4°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the coolest months in Norfolk, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Norfolk in December
Norfolk weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+12°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-13°C
-20°C
Max. temperature
+28°C
+26°C
+25°C
Rainfall
80 mm
82 mm
84 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
70%
69%
67%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
9
8
8
Cloudy days
9
11
10
Rainy days
11
11
11
Snowy days
0
1
3
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +12°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 82 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in November to 8 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Norfolk in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Norfolk is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Norfolk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 210 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Norfolk wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 144 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Norfolk?
This is the weather in Norfolk in December 2024:
1 December
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+16°C
2 December
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+21°C
3 December
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+21°C
4 December
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+19°C
5 December
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+12°C
6 December
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+9°C
7 December
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+10°C
8 December
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+15°C
9 December
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+21°C
10 December
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+21°C
11 December
🌧️
+19°C
12 December
🌧️
+11°C
13 December
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+12°C
14 December
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+8°C
15 December
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+14°C
16 December
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+13°C
17 December
🌫️
+15°C
18 December
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+18°C
19 December
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+11°C
20 December
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+7°C
21 December
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+9°C
22 December
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+11°C
23 December
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+13°C
24 December
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+16°C
25 December
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+17°C
26 December
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+13°C
27 December
🌧️
+17°C
28 December
🌫️
+15°C
29 December
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+14°C
30 December
🌧️
+10°C
31 December
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+10°C
In December 2024 Norfolk had 20 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Norfolk climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Norfolk in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+19°C) and the highest in 1990 (+22°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 580 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Norfolk in December:
Is December a good time to visit Norfolk?
December is a really good time to go to Norfolk. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Norfolk.
Can you sunbathe in Norfolk in December?
December has mild temperatures in Norfolk. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Norfolk rainy in December?
Norfolk 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 Norfolk in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Norfolk 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 Norfolk, 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.
