Scalby weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Scalby during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Scalby generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Scalby in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Scalby. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scalby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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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).

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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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