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Lancashire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Blackpool Lytham St Annes Morecambe Lancaster

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

What to Expect in Lancashire in December

Lancashire, the United Kingdom 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 (45°F) in Gisburn to 9°C (48°F) in Blackpool. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Blackpool and 2°C (36°F) in Gisburn.

For specific regional insights in Lancashire, the United Kingdom, 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 (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Fleetwood with 162 mm (6.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Blackpool receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Blackpool sees roughly 49 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Lancashire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lancashire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Blackpool)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Lancashire →

Best Places to Visit in Lancashire in December

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

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 Lancashire

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

Temperature range in Lancashire (December)

Precipitation variation in Lancashire (December)

Blackpool

In December Blackpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high 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
62 hours
49 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blackpool →

Lytham St Annes

In December Lytham St Annes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
49 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lytham St Annes →

Morecambe

In December Morecambe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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
62 hours
49 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Morecambe →

Lancaster

In December Lancaster generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
49 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lancaster →

Chorley

In December Chorley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
53 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chorley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lancashire, 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 Lancashire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blackpool 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Lytham St Annes 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Morecambe 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Lancaster 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Chorley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Carnforth 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)

Lancashire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across Lancashire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Blackpool averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Lancashire, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Blackpool peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Lancashire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Blackpool typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 154 mm (6.1 in) on average across Lancashire, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom?

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

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?

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