Chester-le-Street weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Chester-le-Street in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Chester-le-Street typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Chester-le-Street in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 53 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Chester-le-Street, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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