Weather in December in South East Scotland
Planning a journey to South East Scotland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South East Scotland in December?
South East 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 and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Dundee. On average, December is the coldest month of the year in South East Scotland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 80 mm in Dundee.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Dundee. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in South East Scotland for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South East Scotland climate page.
Where to go in South East Scotland in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland?
Dundee
In December Dundee 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.
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Is December the best time to visit South East Scotland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit South East Scotland due to the typically poor weather in Dundee.
On average, the best time to visit South East 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.
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