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

How does the December weather in Moffat compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Moffat tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Moffat in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Moffat, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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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