Kirkcaldy Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Kirkcaldy 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.

Kirkcaldy weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.4°C 43.4°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.6°F
Average temperature 3.6°C 38.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 49°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kirkcaldy with around 67mm 2.6 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.

December temperatures in Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy average temperature in December

December rainfall

Kirkcaldy average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy in December 2024.

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Kirkcaldy weather stats

Kirkcaldy weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
Driest month: April 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: October 73mm 2.9ins
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