Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom in December
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
1.5h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December6°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December75mm average rain
December is wetter than Aberdeen's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.5 hours average sun
December is one of Aberdeen's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December9°C average sea
December is close to Aberdeen's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December15 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
