Selkirk weather in December (Borders, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Selkirk in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in Selkirk generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Selkirk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 19 days will see rain.

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 Selkirk. 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 Selkirk climate page with graphs.

 

Selkirk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 16% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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