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Gairlochy weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gairlochy? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Gairlochy generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about 0°C at night.

Precipitation

Gairlochy in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 31 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Gairlochy, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 31 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Oban, Scotland (62 KM, 38 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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