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 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.

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

 

Thornhill, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage 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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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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