Ayr weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in Ayr compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Ayr tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Ayr in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ayr. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Ayr climate page with graphs.

 

Ayr, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (47 KM, 29 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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