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Cruden Bay Weather in December

In Cruden Bay, December brings low daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to 5°C (41°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Cruden Bay in December

Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 77 mm (3 in). With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Cruden Bay in December

Daytime highs in Cruden Bay in December reach 9°C (48°F), with nights around 5°C (41°F). During December, the winter season is in full swing. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Cruden Bay in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 48 hours of sunshine.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cruden Bay. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Cruden Bay Temperature in December

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
65%
Precipitation
77 mm (3 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
83% *
Sunshine
48 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
22% *
* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cruden Bay in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Cruden Bay in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Cruden Bay in December

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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