Kyle of Lochalsh weather in December (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Kyle of Lochalsh weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kyle of Lochalsh includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 3°C.

Precipitation

Kyle of Lochalsh in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. This month experiences about 26 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 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 Kyle of Lochalsh. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, 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 Kyle of Lochalsh climate page with graphs.

 

Kyle of Lochalsh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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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