Hillsborough weather in December (Down County, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hillsborough this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Hillsborough typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hillsborough.

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