Lake Side weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Lake Side for December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Lake Side typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Lake Side in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Side. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Side, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (51 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.

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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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