Hamilton weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Hamilton this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Hamilton typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hamilton. 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 Hamilton climate page with graphs.

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (26 KM, 16 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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