North Ballachulish weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in North Ballachulish compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, North Ballachulish usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 7°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

North Ballachulish in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 31 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit North Ballachulish. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 North Ballachulish climate page with graphs.

 

North Ballachulish, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (35 KM, 22 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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