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Lanehead weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Lanehead in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Lanehead typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Lanehead in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lanehead. 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 Lanehead climate page with graphs.

 

Lanehead, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 53 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather 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 Lanehead in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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