Tyne and Wear Weather in December

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

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Newcastle upon Tyne South Shields Whitley Bay Gateshead

Planning a getaway to Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear in December

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Tyne and Wear generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Newcastle upon Tyne experiences about 53 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear — and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tyne and Wear in December

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

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 Tyne and Wear

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

Temperature range in Tyne and Wear (December)

Precipitation variation in Tyne and Wear (December)

Newcastle upon Tyne

In December Newcastle upon Tyne 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)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne →

South Shields

In December South Shields generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
66 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 South Shields →

Whitley Bay

In December Whitley Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Whitley Bay →

Gateshead

In December Gateshead 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)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
53 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gateshead →

Tynemouth

In December Tynemouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
53 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tynemouth →

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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 Tyne and Wear in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
South Shields 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Whitley Bay 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Gateshead 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Tynemouth 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Heddon on the Wall 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Tyne and Wear weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in December?

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Newcastle upon Tyne average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in December?

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

Does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Newcastle upon Tyne averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Newcastle upon Tyne.

On average, the best time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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