Westerdale weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in Westerdale compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Westerdale includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Westerdale in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 20 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 52 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Westerdale. 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 Westerdale climate page with graphs.

 

Westerdale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 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. 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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