Arisaig weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Arisaig? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, Arisaig usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Arisaig in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 25 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 31 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arisaig. May, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Arisaig, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 262 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (59 KM, 37 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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