South Yorkshire Weather in December

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

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Rotherham Bawtry Barnsley Chapeltown

Thinking about venturing to South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South Yorkshire in December

South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in South Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Rotherham.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorne with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Penistone with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Rotherham sees roughly 47 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore South Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Yorkshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotherham)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit South Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in South Yorkshire in December

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

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 South Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in South Yorkshire (December)

Precipitation variation in South Yorkshire (December)

Rotherham

In December Rotherham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°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
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rotherham →

Bawtry

In December Bawtry 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 less favorable 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
64 hours
52 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bawtry →

Barnsley

In December Barnsley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°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
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Barnsley →

Chapeltown

In December Chapeltown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°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
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chapeltown →

Mosborough

In December Mosborough generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°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
70 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mosborough →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotherham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Bawtry 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Barnsley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Chapeltown 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Mosborough 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Penistone 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

South Yorkshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

December in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom brings less favorable weather. In Rotherham, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Rotherham averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Not particularly. Rotherham averages just 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Rotherham, December may not be the ideal time to visit South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Rotherham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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