The climate in Cockenzie during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
December is in the winter in Cockenzie and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 1°C 33.8°F |
Average temperature | 3.7°C 38.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.2 ins |
Rainy days | 17 days |
Sea temperature | 9.1°C 48.3°F |
Humidity | 88% |
Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Cockenzie with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Cockenzie in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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Driest month: | February | 41mm 1.6ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
Wettest month: | August | 72mm 2.8ins |