Skeabost weather in December (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Skeabost in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Skeabost usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Skeabost in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 27 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 34 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skeabost. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November 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 Skeabost climate page with graphs.

 

Skeabost, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 90%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (8 KM, 5 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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