Rothesay weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Rothesay this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Rothesay includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Rothesay in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 37 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rothesay. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rothesay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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