Newcastle upon Tyne weather in December (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Newcastle upon Tyne this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Newcastle upon Tyne typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle upon Tyne in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Newcastle upon Tyne. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Newcastle upon Tyne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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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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