Peak District Weather in December

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Considering a trip to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Peak District in December

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in the Peak District generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Bakewell.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Peak District, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Bakewell receives about 47 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in December

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

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 the Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (December)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (December)

Bakewell

In December Bakewell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In December Castleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In December Hathersage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In December Tideswell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In December Baslow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
47 hours
51 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baslow →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Castleton 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Hathersage 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Tideswell 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Baslow 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Eyam 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Peak District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in December?

December in the Peak District, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Bakewell, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in December?

Average temperatures in the Peak District, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Bakewell.

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

December is on the drier side in the Peak District, the United Kingdom. Bakewell averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bakewell. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Peak District.

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