Northamptonshire Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Northamptonshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Northamptonshire in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Northampton.

To explore the conditions in Northamptonshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oundle with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Lower Boddington with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Northampton receives about 42 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Northamptonshire by month

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

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 monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northamptonshire in December

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

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 Northamptonshire

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

Temperature range in Northamptonshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Northamptonshire (December)

Northampton

In December Northampton 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
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Northampton →

Towcester

In December Towcester 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
63 hours
42 hours
53 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Towcester →

Daventry

In December Daventry 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
61 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Daventry →

Corby

In December Corby 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
75 hours
57 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Corby →

Kettering

In December Kettering 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)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kettering →

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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 Northamptonshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Northampton 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Towcester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Daventry 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Corby 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Kettering 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aynho 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Northamptonshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Northamptonshire, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Northampton sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

In Northampton, the average daytime high in December is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Northamptonshire, the United Kingdom. Northampton averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Northamptonshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Northampton.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Northampton. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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