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Port Ellen weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Port Ellen usually fare in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Port Ellen usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Port Ellen in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Port Ellen. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Ellen, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 152 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Barbeque
2/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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