Kirkby Lonsdale weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Kirkby Lonsdale look like in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Kirkby Lonsdale tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night.

Precipitation

Kirkby Lonsdale in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 49 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kirkby Lonsdale. May, July and August 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 Kirkby Lonsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkby Lonsdale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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