Inverness weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Inverness as December approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Inverness includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Inverness in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 27 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Inverness. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Inverness, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 27 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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