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Nottingham in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nottingham in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nottingham, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Nottingham in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you are thinking of traveling to Nottingham in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +45°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Nottingham;

Average weather

☀️
+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nottingham has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Nottingham in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nottingham for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +46°F.

Is Nottingham warm or cold in December?

Nottingham is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Nottingham, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nottingham in December

Nottingham weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+50°F+45°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+9°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+61°F+59°F
Rainfall
54 mm53 mm44 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
87%88%87%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
121312
Rainy days
151413
Snowy days
123

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +45°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 53 mm. Humidity rises from 87% to 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Nottingham in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nottingham is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Nottingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nottingham wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Nottingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Nottingham.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Nottingham?

This is the weather in Nottingham in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+36°F
2 December
🌫️
+35°F
3 December
🌫️
+39°F
4 December
🌫️
+43°F
5 December
🌧️
+44°F
6 December
☀️
+40°F
7 December
🌧️
+45°F
8 December
☀️
+51°F
9 December
🌧️
+53°F
10 December
☀️
+52°F
11 December
☁️
+52°F
12 December
🌧️
+50°F
13 December
☁️
+47°F
14 December
☁️
+47°F
15 December
☁️
+51°F
16 December
☀️
+53°F
17 December
☁️
+52°F
18 December
☁️
+57°F
19 December
🌧️
+55°F
20 December
☁️
+52°F
21 December
☁️
+56°F
22 December
🌧️
+52°F
23 December
☁️
+53°F
24 December
☁️
+59°F
25 December
☁️
+54°F
26 December
☀️
+47°F
27 December
🌧️
+56°F
28 December
☁️
+52°F
29 December
☀️
+49°F
30 December
🌧️
+52°F
31 December
☁️
+47°F
In December 2023 Nottingham had 6 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Nottingham climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Nottingham in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 954 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nottingham in December:

Is December a good time to visit Nottingham?

There is never a bad time to go to Nottingham, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Nottingham and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Nottingham in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nottingham rainy in December?

Nottingham 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 Nottingham in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nottingham in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Nottingham

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nottingham, 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.