Kettering weather in December (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Kettering look like in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kettering includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Kettering in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 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 Kettering. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kettering, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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

Interested in more climate information?

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