December may not be the ideal time to visit Leeds Bradford, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +43°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 15 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 72 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Leeds Bradford;
Average weather
☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leeds Bradford has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Leeds Bradford in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leeds Bradford for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +46°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +25°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +43°F.
Is Leeds Bradford warm or cold in December?
Leeds Bradford is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +36°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Leeds Bradford, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Leeds Bradford in December
Leeds Bradford weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+43°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+7°F
+7°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+59°F
+57°F
Rainfall
69 mm
72 mm
60 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Humidity
89%
89%
88%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
10
11
11
Rainy days
17
15
13
Snowy days
1
4
5
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 72 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 89%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Leeds Bradford in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Leeds Bradford is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Leeds Bradford based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 127 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Leeds Bradford, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Leeds Bradford wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Leeds Bradford based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 9 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
December is one of the snowiest months in Leeds Bradford.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Leeds Bradford?
This is the weather in Leeds Bradford in December 2023:
1 December
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+36°F
2 December
☀️
+38°F
3 December
🌫️
+33°F
4 December
🌫️
+40°F
5 December
🌧️
+41°F
6 December
☀️
+38°F
7 December
🌫️
+41°F
8 December
☁️
+47°F
9 December
🌧️
+49°F
10 December
🌧️
+47°F
11 December
☁️
+46°F
12 December
🌫️
+45°F
13 December
☁️
+44°F
14 December
☁️
+47°F
15 December
☁️
+49°F
16 December
☀️
+51°F
17 December
☁️
+51°F
18 December
🌧️
+54°F
19 December
☁️
+49°F
20 December
🌧️
+50°F
21 December
🌧️
+51°F
22 December
🌧️
+49°F
23 December
🌧️
+50°F
24 December
🌧️
+56°F
25 December
🌧️
+49°F
26 December
☁️
+46°F
27 December
🌧️
+53°F
28 December
🌧️
+48°F
29 December
🌧️
+45°F
30 December
🌧️
+47°F
31 December
🌧️
+43°F
In December 2023 Leeds Bradford had 4 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Leeds Bradford climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Leeds Bradford in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+51°F) and the highest in 2022 (+57°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1119 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leeds Bradford in December:
Is December a good time to visit Leeds Bradford?
There is never a bad time to go to Leeds Bradford, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Leeds Bradford and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Leeds Bradford in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Leeds Bradford rainy in December?
Leeds Bradford is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Leeds Bradford in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leeds Bradford in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leeds Bradford, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.