Strontian weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Strontian generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Strontian in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 31 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Strontian, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 227 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (31 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.

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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