Cockermouth weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Cockermouth weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Cockermouth includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Cockermouth in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cockermouth. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cockermouth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (73 KM, 45 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

Interested in more climate information?

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