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Great Glen Weather in December
In Great Glen, December brings low daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Great Glen in December
Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain, averaging 62 mm (2.4 in) in total. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.
Temperature in Great Glen in December
Great Glen in December gets highs of 8°C (46°F) during the day and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night. December is part of winter. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.
Sunshine in Great Glen in December
The month has fewer sunny days, with around 49 hours of sunshine.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Great Glen. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Great Glen Temperature in December
Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
52%
Precipitation
62 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
16 days
Sunshine
49 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).
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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 Great Glen in December
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Great Glen 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. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
What To Do in Great Glen in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
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