Lairg weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Lairg in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Lairg generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 0°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Lairg in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 27 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lairg. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Lairg climate page with graphs.

 

Lairg, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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