Morpeth weather in December (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Morpeth look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Morpeth typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. 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

Morpeth in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Morpeth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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