Lockerbie weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Curious about the December weather in Lockerbie? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Lockerbie generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Lockerbie in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lockerbie. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lockerbie, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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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 Lockerbie in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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