Kintail weather in December (Highland, Scotland)

Will it be warm or cold in Kintail this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kintail typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Kintail in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. This month experiences about 25 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 34 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 Kintail. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 220 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in December

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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