Lanarkshire Weather in December

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

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Lanark East Kilbride Motherwell Biggar

Planning a getaway to Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire in December

Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom 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 (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Lanark.

To explore the conditions in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom 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 (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Crawfordjohn with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Lanark experiences about 48 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Lanarkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lanarkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lanark)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Lanarkshire →

Best Places to Visit in Lanarkshire in December

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

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 Lanarkshire

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Lanarkshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Lanarkshire (December)

Lanark

In December Lanark generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lanark →

East Kilbride

In December East Kilbride generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in East Kilbride →

Motherwell

In December Motherwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Motherwell →

Biggar

In December Biggar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biggar →

Hamilton

In December Hamilton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hamilton →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lanarkshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lanark 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
East Kilbride 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Motherwell 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Biggar 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Hamilton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Airdrie 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

Lanarkshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Expect poor weather across Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Lanark averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Lanark averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in December. Lanark typically averages about 117 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom?

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

On average, the best time to visit Lanarkshire, the United Kingdom 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?

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