Central Scotland Weather in December

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

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Stirling Callander Drymen Killin

Are you planning a trip a to Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Central Scotland in December

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Central Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Killin to 8°C (46°F) in Boʼness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Boʼness and 0°C (32°F) in Killin.

For a closer look at conditions across Central Scotland, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Tyndrum with 201 mm (7.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Stirling sees roughly 48 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Central Scotland by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Central Scotland →

Best Places to Visit in Central Scotland in December

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

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 Central Scotland

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

Temperature range in Central Scotland (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Scotland (December)

Stirling

In December Stirling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stirling →

Callander

In December Callander generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Callander →

Drymen

In December Drymen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drymen →

Killin

In December Killin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Killin →

Falkirk

In December Falkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Falkirk →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

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 Central Scotland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stirling 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Callander 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Drymen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Killin 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Falkirk 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Alloa 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Central Scotland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in December?

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Stirling average around 7°C (45°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom in December?

Stirling averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

Central Scotland, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in December. Stirling typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Central Scotland, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Stirling.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Stirling. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Scotland.

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