Ayrshire weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Ayrshire in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ayrshire in December?
Ayrshire 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.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in New Cumnock to 10°C in Lamlash. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Lamlash and 2°C in New Cumnock.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in New Cumnock with an average of 141 mm to heavy rainfall in Lochranza with 204 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ayr receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. The city Ayr usually sees around 37 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ayrshire in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ayrshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ayrshire?
Ayr
In December Ayr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Irvine
In December Irvine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Largs
In December Largs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Prestwick
In December Prestwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Troon
In December Troon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°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 Ayrshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Ayrshire?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ayrshire due to the typically poor weather in Ayr.
On average, the best time to visit Ayrshire 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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