Whitby weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Whitby usually fare in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Whitby usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Whitby in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 52 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Whitby. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

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