Rutland Weather in December

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

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Oakham Uppingham

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

Rutland, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Rutland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 59 mm (2.3 in) in Oakham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Oakham receives roughly 49 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Rutland by month

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

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) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Rutland →

Best Places to Visit in Rutland in December

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

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 Rutland

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

Temperature range in Rutland (December)

Precipitation variation in Rutland (December)

Oakham

In December Oakham 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)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Oakham →

Uppingham

In December Uppingham 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
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Uppingham →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oakham 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Uppingham 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Rutland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Rutland, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Oakham averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Oakham peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

December is on the drier side in Rutland, the United Kingdom. Oakham averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Oakham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Rutland.

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