Durness weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Durness weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Durness generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Durness in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 29 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Durness. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Durness climate page with graphs.

 

Durness, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 29 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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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