Grasmere weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Grasmere in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Grasmere typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Grasmere in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Climate data suggests that about 21 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 Grasmere. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grasmere, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 21 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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