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Derbyshire weather in December

Considering a trip to Derbyshire this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Derbyshire in December?

Derbyshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Derbyshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Matlock.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Birch Vale with 95 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 47 hours of sunlight in Matlock. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Derbyshire for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Derbyshire climate page.

Where to go in Derbyshire in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Derbyshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Derbyshire

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Derbyshire?

Average weather in Matlock

In December Matlock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Matlock
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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10°C 
4°C 
58 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
51 hours 
68 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Matlock

Average weather in Derby

In December Derby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Derby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Derby

Average weather in Bakewell

In December Bakewell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bakewell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
58 hours 
82 mm 
19 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
2°C 
51 hours 
80 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Bakewell

Average weather in Buxton

In December Buxton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Buxton
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
61 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
94 mm 
21 days 
poor 
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7°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
87 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Buxton

Average weather in Ashbourne

In December Ashbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ashbourne
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
65 hours 
75 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
69 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Ashbourne

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Derbyshire, in the United Kingdom.

Is December the best time to visit Derbyshire?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Derbyshire with often poor weather in Matlock.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Matlock. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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