Derbyshire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Derbyshire in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Matlock.

For specific regional insights in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Birch Vale with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Matlock gets roughly 47 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Derbyshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Derbyshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Matlock)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Derbyshire →

Best Places to Visit in Derbyshire in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Derbyshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Derbyshire

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Derbyshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Derbyshire (December)

Matlock

In December Matlock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matlock →

Derby

In December Derby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
55 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Derby →

Buxton

In December Buxton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buxton →

Ashbourne

In December Ashbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
55 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ashbourne →

Chesterfield

In December Chesterfield generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chesterfield →

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

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Derbyshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matlock 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Derby 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Buxton 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Ashbourne 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Chesterfield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Great Rowsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Derbyshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Matlock averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Matlock peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Derbyshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom. Matlock averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Derbyshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Derbyshire.

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