Highland weather in December
Considering a trip to Highland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Highland in December?
Highland is a region in Scotland. December in Highland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Balmacara.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 215 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 282 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 34 hours of sunlight in Balmacara. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In December Balmacara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sallachy
In December Sallachy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Inverinate
In December Inverinate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Glenelg
In December Glenelg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kintail
In December Kintail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy 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 Highland, in Scotland.
Is December the best time to visit Highland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Highland due to the typically poor weather in Balmacara.
Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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