Pickering weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Pickering during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Pickering generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Pickering in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 52 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pickering. July and August generally stand out with 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 Pickering climate page with graphs.

 

Pickering, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 52 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Pickering in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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