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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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