Glenfinnan
Weather by month
Current –

Glenfinnan Weather in December

During December, Glenfinnan experiences low daytime temperatures of 7°C (45°F) and cooler nights around 2°C (36°F). December sits within the rainy season, and part of the winter season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.

Rainfall in Glenfinnan in December

As part of the rainy season, Glenfinnan sees around 25 days of rain in December, with an average of 227 mm (8.9 in). Rainy season showers tend to be fairly substantial. A good rain jacket or umbrella is worth having with you most days.

Temperature in Glenfinnan in December

Temperatures in Glenfinnan in December top out at 7°C (45°F) and drop to 2°C (36°F) overnight. December is a notable month of the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Glenfinnan in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 31 hours of sunshine.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Glenfinnan. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Glenfinnan Temperature in December

Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Chance of Rain
83%
Precipitation
227 mm (8.9 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Sunshine
31 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Oban, Scotland (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Glenfinnan Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Glenfinnan - and find the best time to visit.

Best Places 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. See all of the United Kingdom in December →

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Glenfinnan in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Glenfinnan in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Glenfinnan in December

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

Glenfinnan 3-Day Forecast

More climate data for Glenfinnan

Popular in December

Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.