Chesterfield weather in December (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Chesterfield in December? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Chesterfield generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Chesterfield in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 47 hours hours of sunshine. 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 Chesterfield. 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 Chesterfield climate page with graphs.

 

Chesterfield, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 47 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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