Cumbria weather in December
Planning a getaway to Cumbria this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cumbria in December?
Cumbria is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Cumbria generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Brough to 9°C in Barrow in Furness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Barrow in Furness and 1°C in Brough.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 102 mm to heavy rainfall in Grizebeck with 182 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Windermere. Windermere experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Cumbria for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cumbria climate page.
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Average weather in Windermere
In December Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Keswick
In December Keswick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bowness-on-Windermere
In December Bowness-on-Windermere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ambleside
In December Ambleside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Penrith
In December Penrith generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Cumbria?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria due to the typically poor weather in Windermere.
On average, the best time to visit Cumbria is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Windermere. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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