Temperature in Durham in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Durham, the United Kingdom this December.

Durham, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Lanehead to 9°C (48°F) in Hartlepool. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Hartlepool and 1°C (34°F) in Lanehead. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Durham, the United Kingdom in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures 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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Best Places to Visit in Durham in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Durham temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Durham, the United Kingdom in December?

Durham averages a daytime high of 8°C (46°F) in December, which is low for Durham, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in Durham, the United Kingdom in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Durham typically drop to around 3°C (37°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Durham, the United Kingdom?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Hartlepool clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 9°C (48°F), and evenings that remain near 4°C (39°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Durham, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Lanehead is the chilliest city in December in Durham, the United Kingdom. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 7°C (45°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does Durham, the United Kingdom get in December?

Durham experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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