Edinburgh in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Edinburgh in december 2026
The weather in Edinburgh in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 53.1cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Cloudy
30% of time
23%
22%
11%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
28% of time
23%
23%
12%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
22%
13%
Weather at 3am
40°F
25%
22%
20%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Edinburgh in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Edinburgh in december.
The climate of Edinburgh in december is very bad
the weather in Edinburgh in december is wet (with 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city this month. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Edinburgh is 41°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Edinburgh in the month of december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 5 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 16% of time.
In december in Edinburgh, the days on average last 07:00. The sun rises at 08:38 and sunset is at 15:38.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Edinburgh in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 53.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:38 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:00 | ||||
| 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 Edinburgh in december 2025:
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
34°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Edinburgh:
| Musselburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Burntisland in december | very bad weather |
| Prestonpans in december | very bad weather |
| Cockenzie in december | very bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in december | very bad weather |
| Dunfermline in december | very bad weather |
| Livingston in december | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in december | very bad weather |
| Bo'ness in december | very bad weather |
| Methil in december | very bad weather |
| North Berwick in december | very bad weather |
| Falkirk in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Edinburgh
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Weather data for Edinburgh in december:
Weather data for Edinburgh for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Edinburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.