Durham Weather in December

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

The climate in Durham during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Durham and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Durham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.7°C 44°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.1°F
Average temperature 3.9°C 39°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 58 mm 2.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 8.5°C 47.2°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Durham with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Durham

Durham average temperature in December

December rainfall

Durham average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Durham 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 Durham in December 2024.

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Durham weather stats

Durham weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: August 67mm 2.6ins
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