Malham weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Malham this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

December in Malham generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Malham in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 38 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Malham. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Malham climate page with graphs.

 

Malham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 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

Interested in more climate information?

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