Dundee weather in December (South East Scotland, Scotland)

What's the typical weather in Dundee for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dundee typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Dundee in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dundee. July and August generally stand 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 Dundee climate page with graphs.

 

Dundee, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in December

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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