Market Harborough weather in December (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Market Harborough in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Market Harborough includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks 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

Market Harborough in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 49 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Market Harborough. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Market Harborough, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 14 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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