Mauchline weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Mauchline in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Mauchline typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Mauchline in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 151 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 37 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mauchline. May, June, July and August 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 Mauchline climate page with graphs.

 

Mauchline, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 151 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (39 KM, 24 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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