White Christmas

Will it be a White Christmas in Southampton?

Snow odds for Southampton, South East England, on Christmas Day 2026.

The historical picture

Over the 34 years from 1991–2024, Southampton has had a white Christmas fewer than 1 year in 10: 1 of 34 years saw snow fall on Christmas Eve or Day. The most recent was 1992.

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White Christmas

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Snow on the Day

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Snow on the Eve

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About Southampton

Elevation

19 m

Region

South East England

Model

1 km, in-house

Higher and more northerly places tend to score better, and Southampton sits at 19 m.

Nearby places

Frequently asked questions

Will it snow in Southampton this Christmas?
The current estimate is a 3% chance of a white Christmas in Southampton in 2026. This far out the number comes from our climate model; it sharpens on its own as the live forecast comes into range, within about a month of Christmas.
How often does Southampton have a white Christmas?
Over 1991–2024, snow fell on Christmas Eve or Day in Southampton fewer than 1 year in 10 (1 of 34 years).
When did Southampton last have a white Christmas?
The most recent white Christmas in Southampton in our 1991–2024 records was 1992.