Pickering weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Pickering in December? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pickering typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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 Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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. 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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