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

Is Staffin a good destination in December, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Staffin includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 10°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Staffin in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 27 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 34 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Staffin. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Staffin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 90%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

Temperatures

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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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