Weather in December in Northamptonshire
Planning a journey to Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire in December?
Northamptonshire 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 and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Northampton. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northamptonshire in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Northamptonshire 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 to moderate rainfall in Lower Boddington with 63 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Northampton. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Northamptonshire climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Northamptonshire?
Northampton
In December Northampton 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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Towcester
In December Towcester 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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Daventry
In December Daventry 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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Kettering
In December Kettering 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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Corby
In December Corby 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 Northamptonshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Northamptonshire?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Northamptonshire 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.
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