Ayrshire Weather in December

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

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Ayr Irvine Largs Prestwick

Planning a getaway to Ayrshire, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ayrshire in December

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Ayrshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in New Cumnock to 10°C (50°F) in Kildonan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Kildonan and 2°C (36°F) in New Cumnock.

For specific regional insights in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in New Cumnock with an average of 141 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Lochranza with 204 mm (8 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Ayr.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Ayr receives about 37 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Ayrshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ayrshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ayr)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Ayrshire →

Best Places to Visit in Ayrshire in December

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

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 Ayrshire

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

Temperature range in Ayrshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Ayrshire (December)

Ayr

In December Ayr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ayr →

Irvine

In December Irvine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Irvine →

Largs

In December Largs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Largs →

Prestwick

In December Prestwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Prestwick →

Troon

In December Troon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Troon →

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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 Ayrshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ayr 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Irvine 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Largs 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Prestwick 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Troon 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Ballantrae 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Ayrshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ayr average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in December?

In Ayr, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Ayrshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom peaks during December. Ayr averages roughly 179 mm (7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Ayr.

On average, the best time to visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom is in May with generally tolerable weather in Ayr. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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