Balmacara weather in December (Highland, Scotland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Balmacara this December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Balmacara generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 2°C.

Precipitation

Balmacara in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 223 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 25 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 34 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Balmacara. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Balmacara, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 223 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in December

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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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