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Isle of Arran Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in December.

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Considering a trip to the Isle of Arran, Scotland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Isle of Arran in December

The Isle of Arran, Scotland is a region in Scotland. December in the Isle of Arran generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Lamlash.

For a closer look at conditions across the Isle of Arran, Scotland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 189 mm (7.4 in) in Lamlash. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Lamlash.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Lamlash experiences about 37 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the Isle of Arran by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Isle of Arran — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lamlash)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Isle of Arran in December

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

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 the Isle of Arran

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in the Isle of Arran, Scotland?

Lamlash

In December Lamlash generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Isle of Arran, in Scotland.

In our records: Scotland December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Scotland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Scotland dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.

The Isle of Arran weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in December?

In December, the Isle of Arran, Scotland generally has poor weather conditions. Lamlash sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in the Isle of Arran, Scotland in December?

In Lamlash, the average daytime high in December is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does the Isle of Arran, Scotland get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to the Isle of Arran, Scotland, with Lamlash averaging around 189 mm (7.4 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Isle of Arran, Scotland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Isle of Arran, Scotland with often poor weather in Lamlash.

Generally speaking, June provides tolerable weather in Lamlash. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Isle of Arran.

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