Prestwick weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Prestwick for December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Prestwick usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Prestwick in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 37 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Prestwick, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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