Ballater weather in December (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Ballater during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Ballater generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Ballater in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ballater. July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballater, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (53 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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