East Riding of Yorkshire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Bridlington Flamborough Beverley Hornsea

Are you planning a trip a to East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire in December

East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in East Riding of Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Bridlington.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saltmarshe with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ulrome with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Bridlington receives roughly 54 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore East Riding of Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Riding of Yorkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bridlington)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit East Riding of Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in East Riding of Yorkshire in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Riding of Yorkshire.

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 East Riding of Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in East Riding of Yorkshire (December)

Precipitation variation in East Riding of Yorkshire (December)

Bridlington

In December Bridlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
54 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bridlington →

Flamborough

In December Flamborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
54 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Flamborough →

Beverley

In December Beverley 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)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
54 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Beverley →

Hornsea

In December Hornsea generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
54 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hornsea →

Bempton

In December Bempton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
52 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bempton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bridlington 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Flamborough 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Beverley 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Hornsea 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Bempton 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Pocklington 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

East Riding of Yorkshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Bridlington averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Bridlington averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Bridlington averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to East Riding of Yorkshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Bridlington.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Bridlington. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in East Riding of Yorkshire.

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