Leeds weather in December (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Leeds weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Leeds tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Leeds in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 24 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 Leeds. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Leeds, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 24 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 10%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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