Barnsley weather in December (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Barnsley this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Barnsley usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Barnsley in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 47 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 Barnsley. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barnsley, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 11 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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