Rossendale weather in December (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Rossendale for December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Rossendale includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 2°C.

Precipitation

Rossendale in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Typically, you can expect about 21 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 52 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rossendale. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rossendale climate page with graphs.

 

Rossendale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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