Cairngorms National Park in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairngorms National Park in december 2026
The weather in Cairngorms National Park in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 509.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Cloudy
39% of time
22%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Cloudy
42% of time
25%
17%
9%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Cloudy
37% of time
23%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
36°F
46%
18%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairngorms National Park in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairngorms National Park in december.
The climate of Cairngorms National Park in december is very bad
The weather in december in Cairngorms National Park is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.6in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city december. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 40°F. The seasonal minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Cairngorms National Park is 36°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Cairngorms National Park in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 20 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 65% of the month.
Day length in Cairngorms National Park in december is 06:45. The sun rises at 08:47 and sets at 15:32.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairngorms National Park in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 509.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.78km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairngorms National Park in december 2025:
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 49°F
47°F to 52°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
27°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Cairngorms National Park:
| Aviemore in december | very bad weather |
| Blairgowrie in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Inverness in december | very bad weather |
| Nairn in december | very bad weather |
| Forres in december | very bad weather |
| Forfar in december | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in december | very bad weather |
| Keith in december | very bad weather |
| Elgin in december | very bad weather |
| Perth in december | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Cairngorms National Park in december:
Weather data for Cairngorms National Park for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairngorms National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairngorms National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairngorms National Park.