Scotland weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Scotland as December approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Scotland includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C.

Precipitation

Scotland in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 126 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Scotland. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Scotland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 126 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scotland.

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