Greystoke weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Greystoke weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During December, Greystoke usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Greystoke in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Greystoke, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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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