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Motherwell Weather in December

December in Motherwell sees daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) at night. With around 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.

Rainfall in Motherwell in December

Typically, about 20 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Motherwell in December

Expect highs of 8°C (46°F) in Motherwell in December, with nights dropping to around 2°C (36°F). Winter occurs in December. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 2°C (36°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Motherwell in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June and July typically offer the best weather for Motherwell.

Motherwell Temperature in December

Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
66%
Precipitation
115 mm (4.5 in)
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
87% *
Sunshine
37 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
12% *
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Motherwell in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Motherwell in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Motherwell in December

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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