Elgin weather in December (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Elgin this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Elgin typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Elgin in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 27 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (57 KM, 35 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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