Skegness weather in December (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Skegness in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Skegness usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Skegness in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 57 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 Skegness. 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 Skegness climate page with graphs.

 

Skegness, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Peterborough, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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