Rockcliffe weather in December (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Rockcliffe this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Rockcliffe tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Rockcliffe in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rockcliffe. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rockcliffe climate page with graphs.

 

Rockcliffe, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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