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Rothesay Weather in December

Rothesay in December sees low temperatures, with highs around 9°C (48°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 180 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Rothesay in December

As part of the rainy season, Rothesay sees around 22 days of rain in December, with an average of 180 mm (7.1 in). Rain during the rainy season is significant rather than just light drizzle. Expect proper showers on most rainy days.

Temperature in Rothesay in December

Expect highs of 9°C (48°F) in Rothesay in December, with nights dropping to around 4°C (39°F). December is part of winter. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Rothesay in December

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 37 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rothesay. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Rothesay Temperature in December

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
72%
Precipitation
180 mm (7.1 in)
Rainy days
22 days
Humidity
87% *
Sunshine
37 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
12% *
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Rothesay in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Rothesay in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Rothesay in December

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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