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Ravenscar Weather in December

During December, Ravenscar experiences low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and cooler nights around 5°C (41°F). As part of the winter season, expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 84 mm (3.3 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Ravenscar in December

Typically, about 21 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Ravenscar in December

Daytime temperatures in Ravenscar reach 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night. The winter season is characteristic of December. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. At 5°C (41°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Ravenscar in December

The city usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Average water temperature in December

At 8°C (46°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ravenscar. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Ravenscar Temperature in December

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Water Temperature
8°C (46°F) *
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
84 mm (3.3 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Sunshine
52 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
16% *
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ravenscar in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ravenscar in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. The water temperature sits at about 8°C (46°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Ravenscar in December

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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