December Rainfall and Precipitation in Cairngorms National Park

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in December.

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences moderate precipitation in December, ranging from 88 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rainfall in Ballater to 100 mm (3.9 in) in Aviemore. The month of December is in the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cairngorms National Park precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom receive in December?

In December, Aviemore typically receives modest snow/rainfall, around 100 mm (3.9 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect around 22 days rainy days in Aviemore during December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

December is generally a drier month for Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

Aviemore is the wettest city in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 100 mm (3.9 in).

What is the driest city in December in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

Ballater is the driest city we have data for in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in December, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 88 mm (3.5 in).

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