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Argyll and Bute Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in December.

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Oban Taynuilt Luss Dunoon

Considering a trip to Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Argyll and Bute in December

Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Argyll and Bute generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Bridge of Orchy to 10°C (50°F) in Machrihanish. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Machrihanish and 0°C (32°F) in Bridge of Orchy.

To explore the conditions in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Port Ellen with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 279 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Oban gets roughly 31 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Argyll and Bute in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Argyll and Bute.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Argyll and Bute

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Argyll and Bute (December)

Precipitation variation in Argyll and Bute (December)

Oban

In December Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
31 hours
33 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oban →

Taynuilt

In December Taynuilt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
46 hours
31 hours
33 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Taynuilt →

Luss

In December Luss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
177 mm (7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Luss →

Dunoon

In December Dunoon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dunoon →

Arrochar

In December Arrochar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arrochar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Argyll and Bute, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Argyll and Bute in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oban 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Taynuilt 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Luss 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Dunoon 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Arrochar 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Kilchrenan 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)

Argyll and Bute weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in December?

December in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Oban, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom in December?

Oban averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom, with Oban averaging around 247 mm (9.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Argyll and Bute, the United Kingdom 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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