Carnoustie weather in December (Tayside, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Carnoustie usually fare in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Carnoustie typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C.

Precipitation

Carnoustie in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Carnoustie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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