Greenock weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Greenock in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Greenock generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Greenock in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Expect around 22 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Greenock. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Greenock, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (22 KM, 13 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

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