Weather forecast for the South West Coast Path in December

The South West Coast Path in England starts from Minehead and goes through Devon and Cornwall. The weather here varies a lot because it's near the coast.

If you start in December, you can expect cool temperatures. Highs range from 7°C to 12°C, and lows range from 2°C to 10°C. It rains often. You will see moderate to heavy rain showers, cloudy skies, and sometimes the sun. Places like Lynton, Instow, and Hartland Quay get a lot of rain, sometimes more than 4 mm per day.

When you reach Cornwall, the weather is similar. There will be patchy rain, cloudy days, and some sunshine. Temperatures near the coast can go up slightly to around 10°C to 12°C. Rain is common, and cloudy days increase.

As you progress towards the end, the weather stays the same. Expect cloudy skies and some sunshine with frequent rain showers, both moderate and heavy. Highs are around 7°C to 9°C, and lows are about 4°C to 6°C, but the coast is usually milder.

Overall, you will find cool temperatures, lots of rain, and cloudy skies, with some sunny breaks.

Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Minehead
End date
Jan 21
End town
South Haven Point
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
52
Total distance
1009 km
Daily distance
19.4 km
Average high
9°C
Average low
6°C
Average precipitation
3.1 mm/day

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