Lancaster weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Lancaster look like in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Lancaster typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Lancaster. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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

Interested in more climate information?

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