Tyne and Wear weather in December

Planning a getaway to Tyne and Wear 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 is the weather like in Tyne and Wear in December?

Tyne and Wear 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.

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

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 66 mm to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 74 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 53 hours of sunlight in Newcastle upon Tyne. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Tyne and Wear for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tyne and Wear climate page.

Where to go in Tyne and Wear in December

Find the average weather conditions in December for the most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Tyne and Wear

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear?

Average weather in Newcastle upon Tyne

In December Newcastle upon Tyne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Newcastle upon Tyne
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11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
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8°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
62 mm 
19 days 
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Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne

Average weather in South Shields

In December South Shields generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

South Shields
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11°C 
6°C 
72 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
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8°C 
3°C 
63 hours 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in South Shields

Average weather in Whitley Bay

In December Whitley Bay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Whitley Bay
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11°C 
6°C 
65 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
69 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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8°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Whitley Bay

Average weather in Gateshead

In December Gateshead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gateshead
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11°C 
5°C 
65 hours 
69 mm 
18 days 
8°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
68 mm 
18 days 
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8°C 
3°C 
59 hours 
62 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Gateshead

Average weather in Tynemouth

In December Tynemouth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tynemouth
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11°C 
6°C 
72 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
9°C 
4°C 
53 hours 
67 mm 
17 days 
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8°C 
3°C 
63 hours 
61 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Tynemouth

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Is December the best time to visit Tyne and Wear?

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

On average, the best time to visit Tyne and Wear 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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