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Weather in December in Lanarkshire

Planning a getaway to Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire in December?

Lanarkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Lanarkshire generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Lanark. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lanarkshire in December, check out the map below.

To explore the conditions in Lanarkshire in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Carnwath with an average of 110 mm to high rainfall in Crawfordjohn with 133 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Lanark. 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 Lanarkshire climate page.

Where to go in Lanarkshire in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lanarkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Lanarkshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Lanarkshire?

Lanark

In December Lanark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lanark
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
70 hours 
105 mm 
20 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
48 hours 
117 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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13°C 
5°C 
1,428 hours 
1227 mm 
219 days 
Climate in Lanark

Motherwell

In December Motherwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Motherwell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
105 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
115 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1198 mm 
215 days 
Climate in Motherwell

East Kilbride

In December East Kilbride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

East Kilbride
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
112 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
121 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1246 mm 
220 days 
Climate in East Kilbride

Biggar

In December Biggar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Biggar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
70 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
7°C 
1°C 
48 hours 
114 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
5°C 
1,428 hours 
1226 mm 
225 days 
Climate in Biggar

Hamilton

In December Hamilton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hamilton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
107 mm 
20 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
37 hours 
117 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
6°C 
1,290 hours 
1211 mm 
216 days 
Climate in Hamilton

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lanarkshire, in the United Kingdom.

Is December the best time to visit Lanarkshire?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Lanarkshire due to the typically poor weather in Lanark.

On average, the best time to visit Lanarkshire is in May, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Lanark. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Lanarkshire.

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