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

Is December a good time to explore New Galloway weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in New Galloway typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 8°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

New Galloway in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

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 New Galloway. May, 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 New Galloway climate page with graphs.

 

New Galloway, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (65 KM, 40 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

Interested in more climate information?

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