Holywood weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Holywood? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Holywood typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Holywood in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Holywood, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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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