Selby weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Selby in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Selby typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Selby in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Selby. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Selby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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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