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Thornhill weather in December (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Thornhill this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Thornhill typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Thornhill in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 37 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thornhill. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Thornhill's climate page.

Thornhill, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 23 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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Thornhill's climate page.

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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