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Scalby weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Scalby? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Scalby typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Scalby in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 52 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 52 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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. 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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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