Plockton weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Plockton this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Plockton includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C.

Precipitation

Plockton in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 26 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 34 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 Plockton. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plockton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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