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

Curious about the December weather in Ecclefechan? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Ecclefechan typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Ecclefechan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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