Fort Augustus weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Fort Augustus weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Fort Augustus typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about 0°C at night.

Precipitation

Fort Augustus in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 27 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Augustus. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Augustus, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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