Weather in December in Highland
Planning a getaway to Highland this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Balmacara. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highland in December, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Highland, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 hours of sunshine in Balmacara. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Highland climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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