Northampton weather in December (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Northampton this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Northampton includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Northampton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 42 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Northampton. June, July, August and September 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 Northampton climate page with graphs.

 

Northampton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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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