Glenfinnan weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Glenfinnan in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Glenfinnan typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Glenfinnan in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. You can typically expect 25 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 31 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 Glenfinnan. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenfinnan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 227 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (50 KM, 31 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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