Wick weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Wick? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Wick usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Wick in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 29 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wick. July, August and September typically offer 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 Wick climate page with graphs.

 

Wick, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 29 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (56 KM, 35 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wick.

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