Kilmarnock weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Kilmarnock this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Kilmarnock includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Kilmarnock in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 37 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kilmarnock. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Kilmarnock climate page with graphs.

 

Kilmarnock, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (28 KM, 17 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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