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

How does the December weather in Dalbeattie compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dalbeattie typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Dalbeattie in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Dalbeattie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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