Appleby weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Appleby in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Appleby includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Appleby in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Appleby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (70 KM, 43 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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