Fife Weather in December

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Are you planning a trip a to Fife, 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 Fife in December

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Fife generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in St Andrews.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ceres with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. St Andrews gets roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Fife by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fife - and find the best time to visit. (based on St Andrews)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in December

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (December)

Precipitation variation in Fife (December)

St Andrews

In December St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In December Dunfermline generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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
84 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In December Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In December Cupar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In December Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable 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
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Crail →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fife, 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 Fife in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Dunfermline 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Anstruther 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Cupar 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Crail 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Kirkcaldy 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Fife weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Fife, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of St Andrews averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in St Andrews peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. St Andrews averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Fife, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Fife, the United Kingdom with often less favorable weather in St Andrews.

Generally speaking, July and August provide very good weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fife.

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