Queensferry weather in December (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Queensferry in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Queensferry typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Queensferry in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Queensferry. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Queensferry, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (4 KM, 3 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. With a water temperature of around 8°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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