Portpatrick weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Portpatrick in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Portpatrick tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Portpatrick in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 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 Portpatrick. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portpatrick, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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