Derby weather in December (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Derby in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

December in Derby generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Derby in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 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 Derby. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Derby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nottingham, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derby.

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