Peterhead weather in December (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Peterhead this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Peterhead usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 9°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Peterhead in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Peterhead. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peterhead, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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