West Linton weather in December (Borders, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in West Linton in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in West Linton typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 7°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

West Linton in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

West Linton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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