Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
40°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Lake District
United Kingdom · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
40°F
Lows around 32°F
Precipitation
17 days/mo
Sun
3 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
2.9 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 27°.
FreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 37°F, and early evening stays near 36°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain33%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday38°F
Rain36%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon37°F
Rain34%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening36°F
Rain33%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 31 | 5.3 | 17 | 3.3 | 89 |
| Feb | 40 | 32 | 4.6 | 15 | 4.9 | 87 |
| Mar | 43 | 33 | 3.5 | 14 | 6.8 | 84 |
| Apr | 47 | 35 | 2.9 | 14 | 9.1 | 80 |
| May | 53 | 40 | 3.6 | 15 | 10.7 | 79 |
| Jun | 57 | 46 | 3.8 | 16 | 10.5 | 81 |
| Jul | 60 | 49 | 4.3 | 17 | 10.2 | 84 |
| Aug | 59 | 49 | 4.7 | 18 | 9.2 | 85 |
| Sep | 56 | 46 | 4.4 | 15 | 7.6 | 86 |
| Oct | 50 | 41 | 5.6 | 17 | 5.6 | 87 |
| Nov | 44 | 36 | 5.3 | 17 | 3.7 | 89 |
| Dec | 40 | 32 | 5.9 | 17 | 2.9 | 90 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology