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

What should you pack for a trip to Washington in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Washington generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Washington in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

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 Washington. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Washington, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 6 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Washington.

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