Sunderland weather in December (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Sunderland as December approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

December in Sunderland generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 9°C, cooling off to about 4°C at night.

Precipitation

Sunderland in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 53 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Sunderland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 53 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

Temperatures

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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