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Weather in Scotland for December 2025

Your guide to Scotland weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Scotland usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
    According to Scotland snow forecast for December 2025, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, December 2025 in Scotland is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1 °C.

  • The forecast for the coming days of December 2025 predicts a temperature of 6.7 °C , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Scotland at the beginning of December is 6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.6 °C by the end of December.

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Average dry days
3
Dry days
Average rainy days
23
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Scotland Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain
8°
2
Overcast
6°
3
Overcast
5°
4
Heavy rain at times
6°
5
Patchy rain possible
6°
6
Moderate rain at times
5°
7
Light rain
6°
8
Patchy rain possible
6°
9
Moderate rain at times
7°
10
Sunny
5°
11
Patchy rain possible
6°
12
Partly cloudy
6°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
14
Overcast
7°
15
Overcast
8°
16
Overcast
8°
17
Overcast
9°
18
Light drizzle
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
8°
20
Cloudy
8°
21
Patchy rain possible
8°
22
Overcast
7°
23
Patchy rain possible
7°
24
Patchy rain possible
8°
25
Overcast
7°
26
Patchy rain possible
6°
27
Overcast
6°
28
Partly cloudy
4°
29
Partly cloudy
3°
30
Sunny
3°
31
Partly cloudy
3°

What’s the Weather Like in Scotland This December?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Scotland’s cities this December.
Patchy rain possibleEdinburgh6 °C / 3 °CPatchy rain possibleGlasgow6 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleAberdeen6 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleInverness8 °C / 1 °CModerate snowFort William4 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleDundee7 °C / 3 °CPatchy light drizzlePerth7 °C / 2 °CPatchy rain possibleStranraer9 °C / 6 °CPatchy rain possibleDumfries8 °C / 4 °CLight rain showerPortree8 °C / 3 °CModerate or heavy rain showerIsland of Skye7 °C / 4 °CPatchy rain possibleStirling7 °C / 3 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during December in Scotland

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Scotland day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 8° /2° 5.3 mm 0 cm
2 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /2° 1.2 mm 0.1 cm
3 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /1° 2.3 mm 0.4 cm
4 Dec. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 6° /2° 6.2 mm 0 cm
5 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /1° 3.5 mm 0 cm
6 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 5° /1° 3.3 mm 0 cm
7 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 6° /2° 9.9 mm 0 cm
8 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /3° 1.2 mm 0 cm
9 Dec. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /2° 5.3 mm 0 cm
10 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 5° /2° 2.8 mm 0.1 cm
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /2° 1.9 mm 0 cm
12 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /2° 1.8 mm 0 cm
13 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /1° 2.3 mm 0 cm
14 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 2.5 mm 0 cm
15 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
16 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /4° 1.8 mm 0.4 cm
17 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 9° /5° 2.1 mm 0 cm
18 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 9° /3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 1.6 mm 0 cm
20 Dec. Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
21 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 1.6 mm 0 cm
22 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 2.6 mm 0 cm
23 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /3° 4.8 mm 0 cm
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 1.7 mm 0 cm
25 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 7° /2° 2.2 mm 0 cm
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /2° 4.5 mm 0 cm
27 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 6° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 3° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
31 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Scotland in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Scotland forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Scotland in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Scotland during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Scotland during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 107.9 mm is expected in Scotland during December, occurring over more than 23 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Scotland in December 2025?
Scotland experiences an average snowfall of 1.443 cm during December, occurring over 5 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Scotland during December?
The average wind speed in Scotland during December is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Scotland snow forecast December 2025

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Scotland’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Scotland sees 5 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.4 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Scotland

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Scotlands December weather 💧
Typically, Scotland has 23 rainy days in December with a total of 107.9 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Scotland
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Aberdeen CityAberdeenshireArgyll and ButeCity of EdinburghDumfries and GallowayDundee CityEast AyrshireEast LothianEilean SiarFifeGlasgow CityHighlandInverclydeMorayNorth AyrshireOrkney IslandsPerth and KinrossRenfrewshireShetland IslandsSouth AyrshireSouth LanarkshireStirlingThe Scottish Borders
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