Sheffield weather in December (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Sheffield in December? Check the weather first! This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Sheffield tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Sheffield in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 47 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 Sheffield. July and August generally stand out with 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 Sheffield climate page with graphs.

 

Sheffield, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 47 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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Precipitation

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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