Colby weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Colby? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Colby includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Colby in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Colby. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (72 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

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