Helmsdale weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Helmsdale during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Helmsdale typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 29 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Helmsdale. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 29 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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