Durham weather in December

Considering a trip to Durham 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 Durham in December?

Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Durham generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Lanehead to 9°C in Hartlepool. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Hartlepool and 1°C in Lanehead.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Holwick with 104 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 53 hours of sunlight in Durham. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Durham in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Durham climate page.

Where to go in Durham in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Durham 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 Durham

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

Average weather in Durham

In December Durham 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.

Durham
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11°C 
5°C 
72 hours 
70 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
63 hours 
64 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Durham

Average weather in Darlington

In December Darlington 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.

Darlington
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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10°C 
4°C 
57 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
52 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
64 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Darlington

Average weather in Barnard Castle

In December Barnard Castle 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.

Barnard Castle
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9°C 
4°C 
57 hours 
84 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
52 hours 
92 mm 
20 days 
poor 
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7°C 
1°C 
58 hours 
85 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Barnard Castle

Average weather in Stanley

In December Stanley 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.

Stanley
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
65 hours 
72 mm 
19 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
53 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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8°C 
2°C 
59 hours 
66 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Stanley

Average weather in Stockton-on-Tees

In December Stockton-on-Tees 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.

Stockton-on-Tees
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
57 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
3°C 
52 hours 
71 mm 
18 days 
poor 
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8°C 
3°C 
58 hours 
64 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Stockton-on-Tees

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

Is December the best time to visit Durham?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Durham due to the typically poor weather in Durham.

On average, the best time to visit Durham is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Durham. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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