Stirlingshire Weather in December

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

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Stirling Callander Balloch Drymen

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

What to Expect in Stirlingshire in December

Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Stirlingshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Killin to 8°C (46°F) in Falkirk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Falkirk and 0°C (32°F) in Killin.

To explore the conditions in Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Grangemouth with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Crianlarich with 193 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Stirling sees roughly 48 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Stirlingshire by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Stirlingshire →

Best Places to Visit in Stirlingshire in December

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

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 Stirlingshire

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

Temperature range in Stirlingshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Stirlingshire (December)

Stirling

In December Stirling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high 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
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
48 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stirling →

Callander

In December Callander 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
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Callander →

Balloch

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balloch →

Drymen

In December Drymen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high 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
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Drymen →

Lochearnhead

In December Lochearnhead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy 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)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
37 hours
37 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lochearnhead →

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

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 Stirlingshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stirling 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Callander 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Balloch 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Drymen 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Lochearnhead 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Killin 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)

Stirlingshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Stirling, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

In Stirling, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Stirling typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 116 mm (4.6 in) on average across Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Stirlingshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Stirling.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Stirling. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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