Leicestershire weather in December
Planning a journey to Leicestershire this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Leicestershire in December?
Leicestershire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Leicestershire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Loughborough.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Staunton in the Vale with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Moira with 67 mm. Loughborough 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 closer look at December's conditions in Leicestershire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Leicestershire's yearly weather, check out our Leicestershire climate page.
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Average weather in Loughborough
In December Loughborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Castle Donington
In December Castle Donington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lutterworth
In December Lutterworth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Melton Mowbray
In December Melton Mowbray generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Moira
In December Moira generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Leicestershire?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Leicestershire 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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