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Grampian Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Grampian, the United Kingdom this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Grampian in December

Grampian, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Grampian generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Inverey to 9°C (48°F) in Fraserburgh. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Fraserburgh and -1°C (30°F) in Inverey.

To explore the conditions in Grampian, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Inverurie with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Inverey with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Aberdeen receives roughly 48 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Grampian by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Grampian →

Best Places to Visit in Grampian in December

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

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 Grampian

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

Temperature range in Grampian (December)

Precipitation variation in Grampian (December)

Aberdeen

In December Aberdeen 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 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
48 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aberdeen →

Stonehaven

In December Stonehaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
48 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stonehaven →

Dyce

In December Dyce 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 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
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
48 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dyce →

Banchory

In December Banchory generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate 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
69 hours
48 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Banchory →

Elgin

In December Elgin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
27 hours
40 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Elgin →

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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 Grampian in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aberdeen 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Stonehaven 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Dyce 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Banchory 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Elgin 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Tomintoul 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Grampian weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Grampian, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Aberdeen, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Aberdeen peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Aberdeen averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Grampian, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Grampian, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Aberdeen.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Aberdeen. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Grampian.

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