Pontefract weather in December (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Pontefract in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pontefract typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C.

Precipitation

Pontefract in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 24 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 Pontefract. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 24 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 10% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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.

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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