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Gainsborough weather in December (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Gainsborough for December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Gainsborough includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Gainsborough in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 52 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Gainsborough, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 52 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Doncaster, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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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