Weather in December in The Inner Hebrides
Are you planning a trip a to the Inner Hebrides in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Inner Hebrides in December?
The Inner Hebrides is a region in Scotland. December in the Inner Hebrides generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Tobermory.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bowmore with an average of 131 mm to heavy rainfall in Tobermory with 237 mm. Tobermory experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 31 hours of sunshine in Tobermory. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in the Inner Hebrides for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Inner Hebrides climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in the Inner Hebrides?
Tobermory
In December Tobermory generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bowmore
In December Bowmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duntulm
In December Duntulm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Inner Hebrides, in Scotland.
Is December the best time to visit the Inner Hebrides?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Inner Hebrides with often poor weather in Tobermory.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Tobermory.
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