Elgin Weather in December

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

The climate in Elgin during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Elgin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

Elgin weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.2°C 43.1°F
Nightly temperature 0.3°C 32.5°F
Average temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Elgin with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Elgin

Elgin average temperature in December

December rainfall

Elgin average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Elgin 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 Elgin in December 2024.

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Elgin weather stats

Elgin weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: February 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 5.8hrs
Coldest month: February 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
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