Swinton weather in December (United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Swinton? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Swinton tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Swinton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 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 Swinton. July and August 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 Swinton climate page with graphs.

 

Swinton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (72 KM, 45 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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