Achmelvich weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Achmelvich this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Achmelvich usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Achmelvich in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

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 Achmelvich. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Achmelvich, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 30 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 38 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).

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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