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Weather in December in Derbyshire

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

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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Matlock. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Derbyshire in December, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Derbyshire, 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 to moderate rainfall in Birch Vale with 95 mm.

Average sunshine

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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Derbyshire climate page.

Where to go in Derbyshire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Derbyshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Derbyshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
58 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
75 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
1,494 hours 
868 mm 
190 days 
poor 
Climate in Matlock

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
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
<<   November November
<<  
11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
December December
8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
67 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1,505 hours 
779 mm 
182 days 
poor 
Climate in Derby

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
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
58 hours 
82 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
7°C 
2°C 
47 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,494 hours 
993 mm 
200 days 
poor 
Climate in Bakewell

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
61 hours 
87 mm 
20 days 
poor 
December December
7°C 
2°C 
45 hours 
94 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,398 hours 
1063 mm 
213 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Buxton

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
65 hours 
75 mm 
18 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
2°C 
55 hours 
78 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
6°C 
1,505 hours 
879 mm 
194 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Derbyshire.

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