December verdict

York, England, United Kingdom in December

Weather score18Poor

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 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

York, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

7°C

Rain

57mm

Sun

1.3h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

18

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 57mm, 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.

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Temperature

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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.

December57mm average rain

December is close to York's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

December1.3 hours average sun

December is one of York'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

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December9°C average sea

December is below York's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December18 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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