Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom in December
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
1.3h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Middlesbrough, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December7°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December51mm average rain
December is close to Middlesbrough's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December1.3 hours average sun
December is one of Middlesbrough's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December9°C average sea
December is below Middlesbrough's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December17 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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