Rothesay in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rothesay in december 2026
The weather in Rothesay in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 41.1cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
27% of time
23%
19%
13%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
23%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
24%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
43°F
32%
20%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rothesay in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rothesay in december.
The climate of Rothesay in december is very bad
In december in Rothesay, the climate is wet (with 8.6in of precipitation over 14 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 8.8in of precipitation over 13 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here this month. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Rothesay is 43°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Rothesay in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 6% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Rothesay is generally 07:02. The sun rises at 08:44 and sunset is at 15:46.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rothesay in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (44%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.1in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 41.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.57km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:02 | ||||
| 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 Rothesay in december 2025:
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
40°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Rothesay:
| Largs in december | very bad weather |
| Dunoon in december | very bad weather |
| Gourock in december | very bad weather |
| Greenock in december | very bad weather |
| Tarbert in december | very bad weather |
| Ardrossan in december | very bad weather |
| Helensburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Dumbarton in december | very bad weather |
| Irvine in december | very bad weather |
| Paisley in december | very bad weather |
| Troon in december | very bad weather |
| Kilmarnock in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Rothesay
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Weather data for Rothesay in december:
Weather data for Rothesay for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rothesay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rothesay 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 Rothesay.