Glenelg weather in December (Highland, Scotland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Glenelg during December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Glenelg tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Glenelg in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Glenelg. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Glenelg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in December

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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