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Dumbarton weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Dumbarton this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Dumbarton usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Dumbarton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 37 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dumbarton. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November 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 Dumbarton climate page with graphs.

 

Dumbarton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 152 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (12 KM, 7 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
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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