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Weather in December in Argyll and Bute

Considering a trip to Argyll and Bute this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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.

To explore the conditions in Argyll and Bute 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 to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 279 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 31 hours of sunlight in Oban. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Argyll and Bute's conditions throughout the year, check out our Argyll and Bute climate page.

Where to go in Argyll and Bute in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Argyll and Bute on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Argyll and Bute's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Oban
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
46 hours 
231 mm 
22 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
31 hours 
247 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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12°C 
7°C 
1,208 hours 
2292 mm 
246 days 
Climate in Oban

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.

Taynuilt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
46 hours 
196 mm 
22 days 
poor 
7°C 
2°C 
31 hours 
211 mm 
24 days 
poor 
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12°C 
6°C 
1,208 hours 
2083 mm 
249 days 
Climate in Taynuilt

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.

Dunoon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
168 mm 
21 days 
poor 
8°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
174 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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13°C 
7°C 
1,290 hours 
1720 mm 
237 days 
Climate in Dunoon

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.

Luss
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
164 mm 
21 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
37 hours 
177 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
5°C 
1,290 hours 
1765 mm 
234 days 
Climate in Luss

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.

Arrochar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
181 mm 
22 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
37 hours 
199 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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12°C 
5°C 
1,290 hours 
1982 mm 
244 days 
Climate in Arrochar

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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