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Hamsterley weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hamsterley this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Hamsterley usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Hamsterley in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 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 Hamsterley. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamsterley, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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