Mallaig weather in December (Highland, Scotland)

Looking to travel to Mallaig in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Mallaig typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Mallaig in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 282 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 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 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Mallaig 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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