Staffordshire Weather in December

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

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Planning a getaway to Staffordshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Staffordshire in December

Staffordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Staffordshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

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

For a closer look at conditions across Staffordshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tamworth with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Hollinsclough with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Stoke on Trent experiences about 45 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Staffordshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°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) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Staffordshire in December

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

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 Staffordshire

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

Temperature range in Staffordshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Staffordshire (December)

Stoke on Trent

In December Stoke on Trent 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
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stoke on Trent →

Leek

In December Leek 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 poor 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
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Leek →

Stafford

In December Stafford 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
59 hours
37 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stafford →

Tamworth

In December Tamworth 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
48 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tamworth →

Lichfield

In December Lichfield 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
48 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lichfield →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stoke on Trent 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Leek 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Stafford 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Tamworth 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Lichfield 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Burton upon Trent 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Staffordshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Stoke on Trent averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Stoke on Trent averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Staffordshire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Staffordshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Stoke on Trent.

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

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