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South East Scotland Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Scotland, Scotland in December.

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Planning a journey to South East Scotland, Scotland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South East Scotland in December

South East Scotland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. December in South East Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Dundee. On average, December is the coldest month of the year in South East Scotland, Scotland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland, Scotland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 80 mm (3.1 in) in Dundee.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Dundee experiences about 45 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore South East Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South East Scotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dundee)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Scotland in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 South East Scotland

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland, Scotland?

Dundee

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

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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
67 hours
45 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South East Scotland, in Scotland.

In our records: Scotland December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Scotland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Scotland dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.

South East Scotland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Scotland, Scotland in December?

December in South East Scotland, Scotland brings poor weather. In Dundee, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in South East Scotland, Scotland in December?

Average temperatures in South East Scotland, Scotland during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Dundee.

Does South East Scotland, Scotland get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South East Scotland, Scotland during December, with Dundee averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit South East Scotland, Scotland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit South East Scotland, Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Dundee.

On average, the best time to visit South East Scotland, Scotland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Dundee. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South East Scotland.

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