Achiltibuie weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Achiltibuie? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Achiltibuie typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Achiltibuie in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 30 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Achiltibuie. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Achiltibuie's climate page.

Achiltibuie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 30 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Achiltibuie's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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