The climate in Derby during December can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.
December is in the summer in Derby and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 36.3°C 97.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 26.4°C 79.4°F |
Average temperature | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 61 mm 2.4 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 29.5°C 85°F |
Humidity | 56% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Derby with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Derby in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | December | 36°C 96.8°F |
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Driest month: | August | 0mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 11.4hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
Wettest month: | January | 222mm 8.7ins |