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Pitlochry weather in December (Tayside, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Pitlochry in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Pitlochry usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -0°C.

Precipitation

Pitlochry in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pitlochry. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pitlochry, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (52 KM, 32 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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