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Fraserburgh Weather in December

December in Fraserburgh brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 97 mm (3.8 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Fraserburgh in December

Typically around 20 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 97 mm (3.8 in) for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Fraserburgh in December

Temperatures in Fraserburgh in December top out at 9°C (48°F) and drop to 5°C (41°F) overnight. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 5°C (41°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Fraserburgh in December

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fraserburgh. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Fraserburgh Temperature in December

Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
68%
Precipitation
97 mm (3.8 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
83% *
Sunshine
48 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
22% *
* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Fraserburgh in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Fraserburgh in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Fraserburgh in December

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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