Leicestershire Weather in December

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

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Loughborough Castle Donington Lutterworth Melton Mowbray

Are you planning a trip a to Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire in December

Leicestershire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Leicestershire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Loughborough.

For a closer look at conditions across Leicestershire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Staunton in the Vale with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Moira with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Loughborough receives around 49 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Leicestershire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Leicestershire →

Best Places to Visit in Leicestershire in December

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

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 Leicestershire

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

Temperature range in Leicestershire (December)

Precipitation variation in Leicestershire (December)

Loughborough

In December Loughborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
49 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Loughborough →

Castle Donington

In December Castle Donington 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
55 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Castle Donington →

Lutterworth

In December Lutterworth 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
49 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lutterworth →

Melton Mowbray

In December Melton Mowbray 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
49 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Melton Mowbray →

Moira

In December Moira 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)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
49 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Moira →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Loughborough 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Castle Donington 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Lutterworth 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Melton Mowbray 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Moira 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Ashby de la Zouch 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Leicestershire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Leicestershire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Loughborough averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Loughborough averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Loughborough averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Leicestershire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Leicestershire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Loughborough.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Loughborough. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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