Blackburn weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Blackburn for December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Blackburn generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Blackburn in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 49 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Blackburn. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Blackburn climate page with graphs.

 

Blackburn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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