Lanark weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Lanark in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lanark includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Lanark in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 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 Lanark. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lanark, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (40 KM, 25 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

Interested in more climate information?

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