Mallaig weather in December (Highland, Scotland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Mallaig during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Mallaig includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C.

Precipitation

Mallaig in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 282 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 25 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 34 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Mallaig, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 282 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in December

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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