Skipton weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Skipton? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Skipton usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Skipton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 38 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Skipton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 38 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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