Kyleakin weather in December (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Kyleakin for December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Kyleakin tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 8°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Kyleakin in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 26 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 34 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kyleakin. 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 Kyleakin climate page with graphs.

 

Kyleakin, 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 (31 KM, 19 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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