Carnforth weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in Carnforth compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Carnforth includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Carnforth in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 49 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Carnforth. May, June, 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 Carnforth climate page with graphs.

 

Carnforth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 149 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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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