Argyll and Bute weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Argyll and Bute this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Argyll and Bute in December?
Argyll and Bute is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Argyll and Bute generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In December, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Tyndrum to 10°C in Machrihanish. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Machrihanish and 0°C in Tyndrum.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Port Ellen with an average of 152 mm to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 279 mm. The city Oban usually sees around 31 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Argyll and Bute for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Argyll and Bute climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Argyll and Bute?
Oban
In December Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Taynuilt
In December Taynuilt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunoon
In December Dunoon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Luss
In December Luss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Arrochar
In December Arrochar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Argyll and Bute, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Argyll and Bute?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Argyll and Bute with often poor weather in Oban.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Oban.
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