Durham weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Durham as December approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Durham typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Durham in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Durham. 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 Durham climate page with graphs.

 

Durham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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?

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