Newcastle weather in December (Down County, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Newcastle this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Newcastle typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (53 KM, 33 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

Temperatures

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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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