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Gilcrux weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Gilcrux look like in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Gilcrux includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C.

Precipitation

Gilcrux in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 39 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 Gilcrux. May, July and August generally stand out with 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 Gilcrux climate page with graphs.

 

Gilcrux, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 143 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (66 KM, 41 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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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