Portlethen Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Portlethen 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.

Portlethen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Nightly temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Average temperature 3.9°C 39°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 9.3°C 48.8°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portlethen with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Portlethen

Portlethen average temperature in December

December rainfall

Portlethen average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Portlethen 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 Portlethen in December 2024.

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Portlethen weather stats

Portlethen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: January 77mm 3ins
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