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England · Ships call at Southampton, England
Cold and damp
Southampton in December brings cooler conditions, with highs around 50°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 3 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cold and damp.
Crowds are moderate in December, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during December, with the date each one leaves port.
Exploration of the Mediterranean
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Sep 30, 2026
Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 8, 2026
Croatia, Greece, Turkey & the Canaries
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 19, 2026
Turkey & the Islands of the Canaries & Greece
Fred Olsen Cruises
Sails Oct 29, 2026
Von Hamburg nach Barbados
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 5, 2026
Weltenbummler Karibische Inseln ab Hamburg
AIDA Cruises
Sails Nov 5, 2026
Southampton is where most cruises from the UK begin, and where transatlantic crossings to New York leave. Five terminals sit in the Eastern and Western Docks, 15 to 30 minutes’ walk from Southampton Central station. Most cruisers fly into Heathrow, about 75 to 90 minutes away by car, or drive down from London.
The average high temperature in Southampton during December is 50°F, with a low of 43°F.
Southampton typically sees 3 days of rain in December. Cold and damp.
For a December cruise to Southampton, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.