Balmaclellan weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Balmaclellan usually fare in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Balmaclellan typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 8°C, cooling off to about 2°C at night.

Precipitation

Balmaclellan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 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 Balmaclellan. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Balmaclellan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 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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