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Weather in December in Lothian

Considering a trip to Lothian this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Lothian in December?

Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Lothian generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Edinburgh.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 81 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 99 mm.

Average sunshine

Edinburgh experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Lothian for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lothian climate page.

Where to go in Lothian in December

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Edinburgh

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

Edinburgh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
84 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Edinburgh

Musselburgh

In December Musselburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Musselburgh
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
84 mm 
17 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
3°C 
48 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
54 hours 
85 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Musselburgh

Linlithgow

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

Linlithgow
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
88 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
94 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
95 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Linlithgow

North Berwick

In December North Berwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

North Berwick
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
70 hours 
87 mm 
16 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
54 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in North Berwick

Livingston

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

Livingston
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
<<   November November
<<  
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
88 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
8°C 
2°C 
48 hours 
96 mm 
19 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
7°C 
2°C 
54 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Livingston

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

Is December the best time to visit Lothian?

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

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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