Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in Islay with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Islay in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Islay with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 10°C, with nights close to 6°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Islay will be around 10°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 300 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 68% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Islay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Islay in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
7°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
300 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is December a good time to visit Islay?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Islay. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Islay in December
With 15°C, Islay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 12°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Islay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Islay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Islay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Islay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 21 days of rain in Islay.
Daily UV Index in December in Islay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Islay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Islay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Islay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Islay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Islay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Islay
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Islay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Islay
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Average Weather in Islay by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Islay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
