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Castletown weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Castletown look like in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Castletown usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Castletown in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 29 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Castletown. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Castletown, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 29 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 13% *  
* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (36 KM, 22 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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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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