Ruthwell weather in December (United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Ruthwell in December? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Ruthwell usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Ruthwell in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ruthwell. July typically offers 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 Ruthwell climate page with graphs.

 

Ruthwell, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (39 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.

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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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