Preston weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the December weather in Preston? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Preston generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Preston in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Preston. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Preston, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 Preston in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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