Leamington Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Leamington

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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2.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.8°C
Avg Temp
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0.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
56 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
5.4 m/s
Avg Solar
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1.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Leamington December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Leamington, with average highs near 2.3°C and lows around -1.8°C (mean 0.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 56 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Leamington December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Leamington. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Leamington was 2015 — when the month averaged 5.6°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -6.2°C. Typical December days reach 2.3°C with nights near -1.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.7°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.3°C→1.9°C+3.2°C
Max Temp1.0°C→4.0°C+3°C
Min Temp-3.6°C→-0.2°C+3.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-7.0°C–-3.7°C3 yr (7%)
-3.7°C–-0.5°C13 yr (29%)
-0.5°C–2.8°C23 yr (51%)
2.8°C–6.0°C6 yr (13%)

Leamington December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Leamington, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 1990 with 103 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 21 mm.

Leamington December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Leamington during December averages 84%. The most humid December was 1983 at 89%, and the least humid was 1999 at 80%.

Leamington December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 1.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Leamington. The sunniest December was 2000 at 1.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2012, 2015 and 2016, among others at 1.1.

Leamington December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Leamington during December is 5.4 m/s. The windiest December was 2008 at 6.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1994 at 4.1 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Leamington

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How December Ranks in Leamington

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Leamington Weather by Month

Leamington December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-1.6°C0.5°C0.0°C0.9°C1.9°C+3.5°C
Avg High0.7°C2.6°C1.9°C2.8°C3.9°C+3.2°C
Avg Low-3.7°C-1.6°C-2.0°C-0.9°C-0.2°C+3.5°C
Avg Rain65 mm49 mm68 mm49 mm44 mm-21 mm

Extreme December Records in Leamington

🔥Warmest December14.9°C1998
🧊Coldest December-19.2°C1983
🌧️Wettest December103 mm1990
🏜️Driest December21 mm1995
🌬️Windiest December6.6 m/s2008

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Leamington have risen by about 3.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -19.2°C (1983) to a record high of 14.9°C (1998).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 56 mm, with a wettest year of 103 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.6°C per decade while lows rose 0.8°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Leamington?

A quieter season to visit Leamington

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Leamington. That said, December — with days averaging 2.3°C and nights around -1.8°C (mean 0.2°C) and moderate rainfall (56 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Leamington's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Leamington Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Leamington, with average highs near 2.3°C and lows around -1.8°C (mean 0.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 56 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 56 mm of rainfall in Leamington, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 103 mm (1990), and the driest just 21 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 5.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 1°C to 4°C and overnight lows from -3.6°C to -0.2°C over the same span.
December Weather in Leamington, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20251.5°C-0.9°C-3.2°C10.0°C-10.2°C53 mm81%6 m/s—
20243.3°C1.5°C-0.4°C9.8°C-6.2°C64 mm83%5.3 m/s1.2
20236.0°C4.3°C2.5°C12.5°C-2.1°C43 mm84%4.2 m/s1.2
20223.2°C1.1°C-1.1°C9.7°C-13.8°C28 mm81%5.6 m/s1.2
20215.9°C3.4°C1.0°C12.2°C-3.7°C45 mm82%5.1 m/s1.3
20203.7°C1.7°C-0.2°C10.5°C-5.1°C31 mm82%5.6 m/s1.2
20193.9°C1.8°C-0.4°C9.4°C-8.5°C44 mm85%5.2 m/s1.3
20183.0°C1.3°C-0.4°C11.2°C-4.2°C44 mm85%4.5 m/s1.3
20170.5°C-1.4°C-3.2°C11.2°C-13.5°C33 mm82%5.4 m/s1.3
20161.4°C-0.4°C-2.2°C9.0°C-10.3°C53 mm84%6.2 m/s1.1
2015 🔥7.7°C5.6°C3.4°C13.6°C-0.9°C56 mm86%5.1 m/s1.1
20143.0°C1.3°C-0.4°C8.6°C-7.4°C34 mm83%4.8 m/s1.2
20130.4°C-1.7°C-3.8°C10.7°C-10.5°C63 mm84%5.2 m/s1.2
20124.9°C3.0°C1.2°C12.5°C-3.6°C69 mm85%5 m/s1.1
20114.0°C2.1°C0.3°C10.3°C-4.2°C72 mm84%4.9 m/s1.3
2010-0.6°C-2.1°C-3.7°C6.8°C-9.4°C24 mm84%6 m/s1.2
20091.9°C0.0°C-1.9°C7.9°C-7.9°C69 mm81%5.7 m/s1.3
20081.5°C-1.3°C-4.0°C10.3°C-14.3°C90 mm84%6.6 m/s1.2
20071.9°C0.3°C-1.4°C7.4°C-4.5°C81 mm85%5.4 m/s1.1
20065.0°C3.1°C1.1°C10.2°C-4.5°C90 mm85%5.7 m/s1.3
2005-0.3°C-1.8°C-3.3°C4.3°C-9.1°C47 mm86%5.2 m/s1.2
20042.8°C0.7°C-1.5°C14.3°C-11.3°C62 mm84%6.3 m/s1.3
20032.5°C0.6°C-1.2°C6.1°C-5.2°C68 mm83%5.3 m/s1.4
20021.0°C-0.9°C-2.9°C6.6°C-6.9°C55 mm85%5.4 m/s1.3
20014.4°C2.5°C0.6°C13.6°C-6.8°C41 mm85%5.2 m/s1.4
2000-1.5°C-3.7°C-5.9°C3.6°C-13.7°C74 mm88%5.7 m/s1.5
19993.3°C1.3°C-0.8°C12.3°C-8.2°C63 mm80%5.7 m/s1.2
19985.6°C3.1°C0.7°C14.9°C-8.3°C39 mm81%5.5 m/s1.4
19972.5°C0.9°C-0.7°C6.0°C-7.7°C36 mm84%5.2 m/s1.3
19962.5°C0.5°C-1.6°C10.1°C-9.5°C52 mm88%5.3 m/s1.1
1995-0.6°C-2.9°C-5.2°C7.6°C-12.0°C21 mm84%5.4 m/s1.4
19943.9°C1.8°C-0.3°C10.3°C-5.9°C53 mm86%4.1 m/s1.1
19930.9°C-0.9°C-2.6°C8.0°C-11.9°C30 mm85%5.3 m/s1.1
19922.0°C0.2°C-1.6°C6.7°C-7.9°C58 mm84%5.3 m/s1.1
19912.7°C0.3°C-2.2°C10.2°C-7.5°C37 mm85%5.5 m/s1.3
1990 🌧️3.0°C0.4°C-2.1°C9.6°C-10.7°C103 mm85%5.7 m/s1.2
1989 ❄️-3.9°C-6.2°C-8.4°C3.0°C-15.7°C24 mm85%4.7 m/s1.3
19881.2°C-1.2°C-3.6°C8.2°C-11.2°C50 mm81%5.9 m/s1.2
19872.5°C0.5°C-1.5°C9.0°C-9.3°C87 mm85%5.7 m/s1.2
19861.1°C-0.7°C-2.4°C3.7°C-10.0°C64 mm86%4.4 m/s1.2
1985-1.6°C-4.1°C-6.7°C10.0°C-15.2°C39 mm87%6.1 m/s1.2
19843.9°C1.2°C-1.5°C11.6°C-9.5°C76 mm85%5.4 m/s1.1
1983-2.7°C-5.0°C-7.2°C4.1°C-19.2°C93 mm89%5.9 m/s—
19824.7°C2.4°C0.2°C14.8°C-7.5°C84 mm85%5.3 m/s—
19810.8°C-0.9°C-2.6°C8.7°C-9.0°C68 mm84%5.4 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Leamington December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Leamington in December?▼

The average high in December is around 2.3°C with lows near -1.8°C (mean 0.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Leamington in December?▼

December averages 56 mm of rainfall in Leamington, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 103 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest December on record in Leamington?▼

The hottest December reached 14.9°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -19.2°C in 1983.

Has December in Leamington gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 1°C to 4°C and overnight lows from -3.6°C to -0.2°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Leamington?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Leamington and one of the drier months, so plan for around 2.3°C daytime highs and -1.8°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Leamington?▼

Not quite — December is the 3rd coolest month in Leamington, averaging 0.2°C.

What should I pack for Leamington in December?▼

For December in Leamington, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 2.3°C and lows of -1.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Leamington humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Leamington in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 5.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 6.6 m/s (2008).

Which December had the most rainfall in Leamington?▼

The wettest December on record was 1990 with 103 mm. On average, December sees 56 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Leamington behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.