John O Groats weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in John O Groats for December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in John O Groats includes low temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

John O Groats in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 26 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 26 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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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