Ilkley weather in December (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Ilkley in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

Temperatures

In December, Ilkley generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Ilkley in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 38 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ilkley. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ilkley climate page with graphs.

 

Ilkley, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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