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Tomintoul weather in December (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Tomintoul look like in December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Tomintoul tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Tomintoul in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 22 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 27 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Tomintoul, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 27 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (56 KM, 34 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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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