Portlethen weather in December (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Portlethen during December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Portlethen typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Portlethen in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 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 Portlethen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portlethen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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