The climate in Rotherham during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
December is in the winter in Rotherham and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6.9°C 44.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1.9°C 35.4°F |
Average temperature | 4.4°C 39.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 8.7°C 47.6°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rotherham with around 73mm 2.9 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 1.6 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 Rotherham in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 20°C 68°F |
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Driest month: | July | 52mm 2ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 6.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 6°C 42.8°F |
Wettest month: | December | 73mm 2.9ins |