SeasonMapSaint Helier (Channel Islands) weather in December
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December in Saint Helier: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Saint Helier · #1126 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Saint Helier climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 178 mm / 7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 42 km/h / 26 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint Helier in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint Helier's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSaint Helier's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint Helier — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Saint Helier in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Saint Helier?
- December in Saint Helier: cool, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 19 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Saint Helier on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint Helier in December?
- In December, Saint Helier averages a daily high of 10.5°C and a low of 8.4°C, with about 178.4 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint Helier in December?
- Saint Helier has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Bournemouth's Winter waders on Poole Harbour around 15 Oct – 10 Mar, and Isle of Wight's Brent geese and winter waders around 1 Oct – 15 Mar.