Isle of Islay Weather in December

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

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Port Ellen

Planning a getaway to Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Isle of Islay in December

Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Isle of Islay generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 152 mm (6 in) in Port Ellen. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Port Ellen receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Islay in December

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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 Islay

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

Port Ellen

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

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November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
152 mm (6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
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Climate in Port Ellen →

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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.

Isle of Islay weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Port Ellen averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Port Ellen averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in December. Port Ellen typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Port Ellen.

Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Port Ellen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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