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Temperature in Scotland in December

In Scotland in December the average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C in Inverinate to 10°C in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Bowmore and 1°C in Inverinate. In December, it is winter.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Scotland in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Scotland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in December in Scotland?
    • According to our recent database analysis, Bowmore is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 10°C and rarely drops below 6°C during the night.

  • What is the coldest city in December in Scotland?
    • The coldest city in December in Scotland is Inverinate when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 7°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C.

  • How much sun does Scotland get in December?
    • The city Edinburgh usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in December?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 9°C in Aberdeen this month, so not the best month to swim.

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