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Barnard Castle weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Barnard Castle in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Barnard Castle generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Barnard Castle in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 52 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Barnard Castle. July and August generally stand 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 Barnard Castle climate page with graphs.

 

Barnard Castle, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 52 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

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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 Barnard Castle in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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