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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Dalton during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Dalton usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Dalton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 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 Dalton. July generally stands out with 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 Dalton climate page with graphs.

 

Dalton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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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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

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