Perthshire Weather in December

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a getaway to Perthshire, 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 Perthshire in December

Perthshire, the United Kingdom 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.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kinloch Rannoch to 9°C (48°F) in Cellardyke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Cellardyke and -1°C (30°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

For specific regional insights in Perthshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Lawers with 149 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Pitlochry receives roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Perthshire by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Perthshire in December

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

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 Perthshire

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

Temperature range in Perthshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Perthshire (December)

Pitlochry

In December Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pitlochry →

Perth

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Perth →

Crieff

In December Crieff 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)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Crieff →

Aberfeldy

In December Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aberfeldy →

Dunkeld

In December Dunkeld generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dunkeld →

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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 Perthshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Perth 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Crieff 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Aberfeldy 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Dunkeld 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Blairgowrie 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Perthshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Perthshire, the United Kingdom in December. The popular destination of Pitlochry averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Pitlochry peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about 0°C (32°F) overnight.

Does Perthshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Perthshire, the United Kingdom. Average snow/rainfall in Pitlochry sits around 117 mm (4.6 in).

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Perthshire, the United Kingdom 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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