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Ballachulish weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ballachulish in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ballachulish typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Ballachulish in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 31 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ballachulish. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballachulish, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 214 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Oban, Scotland (35 KM, 22 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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