Cairnryan Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cairnryan (Scotland) in December 2024?

The climate in Cairnryan during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Cairnryan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Cairnryan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Average temperature 4.9°C 40.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 124 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 22.3kph 14 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cairnryan with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cairnryan

Cairnryan average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cairnryan average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cairnryan average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cairnryan in December 2024.

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Cairnryan weather stats

Cairnryan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17°C 62.6°F
Driest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.9hrs
Coldest month: February 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: October 135mm 5.3ins
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