Rosthwaite weather in December (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rosthwaite during December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Rosthwaite usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Rosthwaite in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rosthwaite. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Rosthwaite climate page with graphs.

 

Rosthwaite, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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