Eggleston weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Eggleston usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Eggleston tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. 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

Eggleston in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 53 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Eggleston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (48 KM, 30 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.

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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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