Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
46°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Glasgow
United Kingdom · Europe
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Early to mid
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 38°F
Precipitation
16 days/mo
Sun
3 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
2.8 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 33°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy December days can feel brisker in open spots.
9 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 43°F, and early evening stays near 42°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning42°F
Rain27%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday44°F
Rain29%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowLate afternoon43°F
Rain29%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening42°F
Rain30%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 38 | 4.3 | 16 | 3.2 | 87 |
| Feb | 47 | 38 | 4.0 | 15 | 4.9 | 84 |
| Mar | 50 | 39 | 3.2 | 14 | 6.3 | 81 |
| Apr | 54 | 41 | 2.7 | 13 | 8.6 | 77 |
| May | 60 | 46 | 3.3 | 14 | 10.4 | 77 |
| Jun | 64 | 51 | 3.5 | 15 | 9.7 | 79 |
| Jul | 66 | 54 | 3.7 | 16 | 9.4 | 82 |
| Aug | 66 | 54 | 4.1 | 16 | 8.8 | 83 |
| Sep | 62 | 51 | 3.3 | 13 | 7.1 | 84 |
| Oct | 56 | 46 | 4.6 | 16 | 5.3 | 85 |
| Nov | 50 | 41 | 4.1 | 16 | 3.8 | 87 |
| Dec | 46 | 38 | 4.6 | 16 | 2.8 | 88 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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