Burnley Weather in December

What's the weather like in Burnley (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Burnley during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Burnley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Burnley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.7°C 42.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.1°F
Average temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 138 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Burnley with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Burnley

Burnley average temperature in December

December rainfall

Burnley average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Burnley average rain in December

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 Burnley in December 2024.

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Burnley weather stats

Burnley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Driest month: April 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: December 138mm 5.4ins
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