Buxton weather in December (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Buxton look like in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Buxton usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Buxton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Buxton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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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