Achlain weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is Achlain a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Achlain includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around 0°C.

Precipitation

Achlain in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 27 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Achlain. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Achlain climate page with graphs.

 

Achlain, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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).

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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