Wakefield weather in December (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Wakefield? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Wakefield usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Wakefield in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 24 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Wakefield, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 24 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 10% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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