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Weather in December in Argyll and Bute

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.

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.

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

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.

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 detailes.

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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).

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
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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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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8°C 
3°C 
33 hours 
254 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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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7°C 
2°C 
33 hours 
224 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Taynuilt

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 
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7°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
187 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Luss

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 
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8°C 
3°C 
37 hours 
179 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Dunoon

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
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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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7°C 
1°C 
37 hours 
213 mm 
23 days 
poor 
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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