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Ecclefechan weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ecclefechan in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ecclefechan tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C.

Precipitation

Ecclefechan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Ecclefechan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 16% *  
Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 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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