What is historically the best month for mountain weather in Northumberland and Cheviots?

May has the highest historical share of excellent or good high-ground days in this dataset. This is climate guidance, not a promise of conditions for a future trip.

What is low-level weather typically like in Northumberland and Cheviots in December?

Using Wooler as a representative low-level base, the typical daily high was 7.1°C, 61% of days were historically dry, and the typical maximum wind speed was 15 mph.

Is this a weather forecast for Northumberland and Cheviots?

No. It summarises typical high-ground and representative low-level conditions for comparable weeks across 40 years. Use the live forecast nearer the trip.

Why choose a Saturday start date?

Many UK holiday cottages are offered Saturday to Saturday, so a Saturday start generally gives the widest choice for a seven-night mountain trip.

What is Northumberland and Cheviots mountain weather like in December?

Typical mountain and low-level wind, temperature and rainfall for December, based on 40 years of weather history.

40-year mountain climate

Typical high-ground conditions in December.

Historically, December has been a mixed and often challenging month on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 23% were excellent or good, 57% were average, and 20% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 61% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 49%. These figures describe representative high ground around 815 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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December stays on Northumberland and Cheviots

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Excellent or good23%Historically dry61%High-ground temperature-0.1°CTypical maximum gust28 mphStronger days around 41 mph

Plan beyond the forecast

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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.

Week 50 · 12 December

What this week is typically like on Northumberland and Cheviots high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 23% were excellent or good and 13% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good23%280 comparable days

Excellent6%Good17%Average64%Poor13%Severe0%

Historically dry70% of daysTypical daily max gust27 mphStronger days around 39 mphTypical high ground-0.3°C24-hour mean near 815 mExtensive cloud49% of days

December context: 23% of days across the month were excellent or good; 20% were poor or severe. Read the full December guide.

Valley and low level for this week

Around Wooler.

Representative base · 55 m

Typical daily high6.8°CWarmer days 9.8°CHistorically dry70%57% dry with lighter windMaximum wind14 mphStronger days 20 mphTypical overnight low3.0°CCooler nights 0.2°C

Planning a different time of year?Compare Northumberland and Cheviots month by month

Valleys and trip bases

Low-level weather around Wooler in December.

Wooler, at roughly 55 metres, provides a practical low-level reference for Northumberland and Cheviots. Across 1,240 historical days, the typical daytime high was 7.1°C, with warmer days around 10.1°C.

About 61% of days were dry and 49% combined dry weather with lighter winds. Conditions vary across glens, coasts and villages, so this should be used as regional trip-planning guidance rather than a forecast for every location.

Typical daily high7.1°CWarmer days around 10.1°CTypical overnight low3.1°CCooler nights around 0.2°CHistorically dry61%5% had 10 mm+ rainTypical maximum wind15 mphStronger days around 20 mph

January to December

Northumberland and Cheviots weather by month.

Each month has a detailed guide comparing high-ground hill days with typical conditions at a representative valley or low-level trip base.

January23% good

High ground: 55% average · 22% poor or severeWooler: 61% dry · 6.6°C daily high

February23% good

High ground: 56% average · 21% poor or severeWooler: 62% dry · 7.4°C daily high

March23% good

High ground: 61% average · 16% poor or severeWooler: 62% dry · 9.3°C daily high

April30% good

High ground: 60% average · 10% poor or severeWooler: 61% dry · 11.1°C daily high

May32% good

High ground: 60% average · 8% poor or severeWooler: 60% dry · 14.1°C daily high

June26% good

High ground: 65% average · 9% poor or severeWooler: 60% dry · 16.7°C daily high

July31% good

High ground: 61% average · 8% poor or severeWooler: 56% dry · 18.7°C daily high

August28% good

High ground: 62% average · 10% poor or severeWooler: 58% dry · 18.6°C daily high

September27% good

High ground: 63% average · 10% poor or severeWooler: 66% dry · 16.3°C daily high

October22% good

High ground: 64% average · 14% poor or severeWooler: 59% dry · 13.0°C daily high

November24% good

High ground: 63% average · 13% poor or severeWooler: 60% dry · 9.5°C daily high

December23% good

High ground: 57% average · 20% poor or severeWooler: 61% dry · 7.1°C daily high

Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Northumberland and Cheviots mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

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Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground and low-level climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.