West Yorkshire Weather in December

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

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Leeds Haworth Wakefield Holmfirth

Are you planning a trip a to West Yorkshire, 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 West Yorkshire in December

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in West Yorkshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. 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 2°C (36°F) in Leeds.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Todmorden with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Leeds experiences about 24 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore West Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°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 West Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in December

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

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (December)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (December)

Leeds

In December Leeds 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
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
39 hours
24 hours
32 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In December Haworth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
38 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In December Wakefield 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
39 hours
24 hours
32 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In December Holmfirth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
52 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In December Ilkley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
38 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ilkley →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Haworth 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Wakefield 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Holmfirth 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Ilkley 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Marsden 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

West Yorkshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Leeds averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

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

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

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

December is on the drier side in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Leeds averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Leeds. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Yorkshire.

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