Saint Andrews Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Saint Andrews and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Saint Andrews weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 17.2kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 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 Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews average temperature in December

December rainfall

Saint Andrews average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews in December 2024.

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Saint Andrews weather stats

Saint Andrews weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
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