Stockton-on-Tees weather in December (Durham, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Stockton-on-Tees for December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Stockton-on-Tees typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C.

Precipitation

Stockton-on-Tees in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 52 hours of sun. It's 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 Stockton-on-Tees. 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 Stockton-on-Tees climate page with graphs.

 

Stockton-on-Tees, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (5 KM, 3 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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