Thornton Dale weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Thornton Dale this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Thornton Dale includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Thornton Dale in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thornton Dale. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Thornton Dale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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