Goathland weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Goathland look like in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Goathland includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Goathland in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 52 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 Goathland. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Goathland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (4 KM, 3 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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