Glasgow Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Glasgow 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 (34°F) is normal.

Glasgow weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 125 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Glasgow with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Glasgow

Glasgow average temperature in December

December rainfall

Glasgow average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Glasgow 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 Glasgow in December 2024.

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Glasgow weather stats

Glasgow weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: April 64mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: October 135mm 5.3ins
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