Leicester weather in December (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Leicester in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Leicester generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 3°C.

Precipitation

Leicester in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 49 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Leicester. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leicester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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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