Highland Weather in December

The climate in Highland during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Highland and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Highland with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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 Highland in December 2024.