Melling weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Melling this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Melling generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Melling in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Melling, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

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