Perthshire weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Perthshire in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Perthshire in December?
Perthshire is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Perthshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Kinloch Rannoch to 9°C in Cellardyke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Cellardyke and -1°C in Kinloch Rannoch.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Lawers with 149 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Pitlochry. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Perthshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Perthshire's yearly weather, check out our Perthshire climate page.
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Average weather in Pitlochry
In December Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Perth
In December Perth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Crieff
In December Crieff 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.
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Average weather in Aberfeldy
In December Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dunkeld
In December Dunkeld generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Perthshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Perthshire?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Perthshire due to the typically poor weather in Pitlochry.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Pitlochry. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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