Fife weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Fife in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Fife in December?
Fife is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Fife generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in St Andrews.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ceres with an average of 76 mm to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 93 mm. St Andrews experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Fife for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Fife climate page.
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Average weather in St Andrews
In December St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dunfermline
In December Dunfermline generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Anstruther
In December Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cupar
In December Cupar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Crail
In December Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate 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 Fife, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Fife?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Fife with often poor weather in St Andrews.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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