Dornoch Weather in December

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

The climate in Dornoch during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Dornoch and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Dornoch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.2°C 43.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.7°C 33.2°F
Average temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Dornoch

Dornoch average temperature in December

December rainfall

Dornoch average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Dornoch 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 Dornoch in December 2024.

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Dornoch weather stats

Dornoch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.7°C 62.1°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 100mm 3.9ins
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