Rothbury weather in December (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Rothbury this December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Rothbury usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C.

Precipitation

Rothbury in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 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 Rothbury. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rothbury, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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