Dumfries Weather in December

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

The climate in Dumfries during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Dumfries and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Dumfries weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dumfries with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Dumfries

Dumfries average temperature in December

December rainfall

Dumfries average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Dumfries 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 Dumfries in December 2024.

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Dumfries weather stats

Dumfries weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: April 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: October 119mm 4.7ins
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