Whitby Weather in December
What's the weather like in Whitby (England) in December 2024?
The climate in Whitby during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
December is in the winter in Whitby 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.
| Daytime temperature | 6.5°C 43.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.4°C 34.4°F |
| Average temperature | 3.9°C 39°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 74 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 21 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.4°C 47.2°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 24.8kph 16 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Whitby with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Whitby
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Whitby in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Whitby weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.4°C 41.7°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 76mm 3ins |
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