Weather in December in Durham
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Durham?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hartlepool
In December Hartlepool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate 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 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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