Orton weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is Orton a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Orton tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 7°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night.

Precipitation

Orton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

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

 

Orton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

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

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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