Gairloch weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gairloch this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Gairloch includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Gairloch in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. You can typically expect 26 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 34 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gairloch. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gairloch, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (46 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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