Isle of Harris Weather in December

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

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Leverburgh

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Harris in December

Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Isle of Harris 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 Leverburgh.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 191 mm (7.5 in) in Leverburgh. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Leverburgh.

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Leverburgh gets roughly 30 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Isle of Harris by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May12°C (54°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September15°C (59°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Harris in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Isle of Harris

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom?

Leverburgh

In December Leverburgh 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 less favorable that month.

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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)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
30 hours
33 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Isle of Harris, 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.

Isle of Harris weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom in December?

In December, Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom generally has less favorable weather conditions. Leverburgh sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom in December?

Average temperatures in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Leverburgh.

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

Rainfall in Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom peaks during December. Leverburgh averages roughly 191 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Leverburgh, December may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Harris, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June offering mostly good weather in Leverburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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