Kirkpatrick Durham weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Kirkpatrick Durham look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kirkpatrick Durham includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Kirkpatrick Durham in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 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 Kirkpatrick Durham. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkpatrick Durham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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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