Gretna Green weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gretna Green? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Gretna Green tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Gretna Green in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 39 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 Gretna Green. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gretna Green, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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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