Elterwater weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Elterwater in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Elterwater generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Elterwater in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Elterwater. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elterwater, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather 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 in December.

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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