Dunvegan weather in December (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Dunvegan look like in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Dunvegan tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Dunvegan in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 27 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 34 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dunvegan. June 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 Dunvegan climate page with graphs.

 

Dunvegan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 89%  

Precipitation 173 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

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