Glasgow weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is Glasgow a good destination in December, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Glasgow tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 20 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Glasgow, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (10 KM, 6 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

Interested in more climate information?

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