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Weather in December in Lancashire

Planning a trip to Lancashire this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Lancashire in December?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Gisburn to 9°C in Blackpool. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Blackpool and 2°C in Gisburn.

For specific regional insights in Lancashire, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ramsbottom with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Fleetwood with 162 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Blackpool receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Blackpool experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 49 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Lancashire's conditions throughout the year, check out our Lancashire climate page.

Where to go in Lancashire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lancashire 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).

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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 Lancashire's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Blackpool

In December Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Blackpool
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
<<  
12°C 
8°C 
62 hours 
154 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
154 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
9°C 
1,561 hours 
1406 mm 
194 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Blackpool

Lytham St Annes

In December Lytham St Annes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lytham St Annes
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
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
62 hours 
142 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
144 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
9°C 
1,561 hours 
1338 mm 
191 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Lytham St Annes

Morecambe

In December Morecambe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Morecambe
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 
6°C 
62 hours 
151 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
4°C 
49 hours 
158 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
1,561 hours 
1460 mm 
205 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Morecambe

Lancaster

In December Lancaster generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lancaster
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 
6°C 
62 hours 
141 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
3°C 
49 hours 
148 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
7°C 
1,561 hours 
1396 mm 
205 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Lancaster

Chorley

In December Chorley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chorley
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 
111 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
119 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1,382 hours 
1186 mm 
201 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Chorley

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

Is December the best time to visit Lancashire?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Blackpool, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lancashire.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Blackpool. 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 Lancashire.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

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