Bathgate weather in December (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Bathgate during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Bathgate includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Bathgate in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Bathgate, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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