Motherwell weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Motherwell this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Motherwell includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 8°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Motherwell in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 37 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Motherwell. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Motherwell, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (29 KM, 18 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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