The climate in Lancaster during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Lancaster and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.3°C 31.5°F |
Average temperature | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 9.2°C 48.5°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 15.8kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 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 Lancaster in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | April | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
Wettest month: | August | 115mm 4.5ins |