Kingussie weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Kingussie for December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kingussie typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Kingussie in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 27 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 Kingussie. July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Kingussie climate page with graphs.

 

Kingussie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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