Sheffield weather in December
Long-run climate averages for Sheffield, England in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In December, Sheffield averages 7°C by day and 3°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
December in Sheffield averages a daytime high of 7°C and an overnight low of 3°C, which reads as cold for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Sheffield sees roughly 852 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Sheffield forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Sheffield weather by month
what to expect in Sheffield through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Sheffield's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sheffield by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Sheffield, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 86. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .