Shandon weather in December (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How is December weather typically in Shandon? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Shandon generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C.

Precipitation

Shandon in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 183 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 23 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Shandon. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shandon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 183 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 12% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (30 KM, 19 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

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