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York weather in December (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in York during December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in York typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

York in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

York, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

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