Muir of Ord weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Muir of Ord? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Muir of Ord usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Muir of Ord in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 27 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 Muir of Ord. July and August typically offer 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 Muir of Ord climate page with graphs.

 

Muir of Ord, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 27 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (14 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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