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Chester-le-Street Weather in December

During December, Chester-le-Street experiences low daytime temperatures of 8°C (46°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 69 mm (2.7 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Chester-le-Street in December

Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in) in total. Rain falls on many days this month, but usually in relatively small amounts. A light waterproof is more useful than a heavy umbrella.

Temperature in Chester-le-Street in December

Daytime temperatures in Chester-le-Street reach 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Chester-le-Street in December

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chester-le-Street. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Chester-le-Street Temperature in December

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
69 mm (2.7 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Sunshine
53 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Chester-le-Street in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Chester-le-Street in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Chester-le-Street in December

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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