Torridon weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Torridon this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Torridon typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 7°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 2°C.

Precipitation

Torridon in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 26 days will see 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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Torridon. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Torridon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 195 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 26 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

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