Tayside Weather in December

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a journey to Tayside, the United Kingdom 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 Tayside in December

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Tayside generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December falls during 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 a closer look at conditions across Tayside, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Lochearnhead with 161 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Pitlochry receives about 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Tayside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tayside — 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)
Best Time to Visit Tayside →

Best Places to Visit in Tayside in December

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

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 Tayside

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

Temperature range in Tayside (December)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (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 Tayside 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)
Lochearnhead 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

Tayside weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Tayside, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Pitlochry sees daytime temperatures near 6°C (43°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

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

In Pitlochry, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

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

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tayside, 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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