Musselburgh Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Musselburgh 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.

Musselburgh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.7°C 44°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.1°F
Average temperature 3.9°C 39°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Musselburgh with around 54mm 2.1 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 Musselburgh

Musselburgh average temperature in December

December rainfall

Musselburgh average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh in December 2024.

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Musselburgh weather stats

Musselburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: February 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: August 67mm 2.6ins
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