Lerwick weather in December (United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Lerwick for December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of December in Lerwick typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Lerwick in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 27 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 18 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 Lerwick. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lerwick, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Sunshine 18 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Shetland, Scotland (27 KM, 17 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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