Scotland - United Kingdom weather in December 2024
Scotland - United Kingdom weather in December 2024
Day
7 °C
Night
2 °C
Sea
9 °C
Precipitation
110 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
7 hours
average
Sunshine
1 hours
average
Humidity
90 %
Day
7 °C
Night
2 °C
Sea
9 °C
Precipitation
110 mm
in month
Rainy days
17 days
in month
Daylight
7 hours
average
Sunshine
1 hours
average
Humidity
90 %
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Weather overview
In December in Scotland, the average air temperature ranges from 7 °C (45 °F) during the day to 2 °C (35 °F) at night. There are 17 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 110 mm (4.31 in).
Is December a good month to visit Scotland?
In December there are not good conditions to visit Scotland. A relatively low temperature of 7 °C (45 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of 2 °C (35 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.
What is the temperature in Scotland during the day in December?
In Scotland in December, the average daily temperatures will be 7 °C (45 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.
How heavy is the precipitation in Scotland in December?
In December in Scotland, there is 110 mm (4.31 in) rainfall, which means on average 4 mm (0.15 in) rainfall per day.
What is the average number of rainy days in December in Scotland?
In Scotland in December, we can expect 17 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.9 days of the week, or in general - 55 % days.
How many hours of sun to expect in Scotland in December?
There is an average length of sunshine of 1 hour per day in Scotland in December.
Is the weather in Scotland warmer in December than in November?
No, December is not warmer in Scotland than November.
Is December part of the wet season in Scotland?
No, there is no wet season in December in Scotland - you can expect 17 days of rain during the month.
Is it freezing in December in Scotland?
It is possible that it will be freezing in Scotland in December, night temperatures will be 2 °C (35 °F) on average.
How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Scotland in December?
The length of daylight in Scotland in December is 7 hours.
What is the humidity in December in Scotland?
In December in Scotland, expect humidity around 90 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is Scotland in December?
In Scotland in December, there will be an average wind scale of 4.
Is Scotland rainier in December than in November?
No, in Scotland in December it does not rain more than in November.