Hartlepool weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Hartlepool weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hartlepool includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Hartlepool in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

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 Hartlepool. 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 Hartlepool climate page with graphs.

 

Hartlepool, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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