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Gorstan weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gorstan during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Gorstan usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 0°C.

Precipitation

Gorstan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 27 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gorstan. May, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gorstan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 27 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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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