Burnley weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Burnley this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

December in Burnley generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.

Precipitation

Burnley in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Typically around 21 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 38 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Burnley. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Burnley, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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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