Lochgilphead weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is December a good time to explore Lochgilphead weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lochgilphead includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Lochgilphead in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 23 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 31 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lochgilphead. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lochgilphead, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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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