Gilsland weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Gilsland usually fare in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Gilsland tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.

Precipitation

Gilsland in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Gilsland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (53 KM, 33 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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