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Dunbar Weather in December

December in Dunbar sees daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) at night. With around 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Dunbar in December

Typically around 17 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 83 mm (3.3 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Dunbar in December

Dunbar in December gets highs of 9°C (48°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. 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 Dunbar in December

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Dunbar Temperature in December

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
56%
Precipitation
83 mm (3.3 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
84% *
Sunshine
48 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
19% *
* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (52 KM, 32 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 Dunbar in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Dunbar in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Dunbar 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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