Whitley Bay weather in December (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Whitley Bay for December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Whitley Bay includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Whitley Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 53 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 Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Whitley Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, 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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