Gosforth weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gosforth? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Gosforth includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Gosforth in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gosforth. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Gosforth climate page with graphs.

 

Gosforth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (71 KM, 44 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

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