St Andrews in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in St Andrews in december 2026
The weather in St Andrews 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 38.5cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
28%
26%
10%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
29%
27%
7%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
28%
24%
8%
Weather at 3am
41°F
28%
28%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in St Andrews in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in St Andrews in december.
The climate of St Andrews in december is very bad
In december in St Andrews, the climate is wet (with 2.3in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cold there december. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in St Andrews is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in St Andrews in december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2020.
In december in St Andrews, the days on average last 06:55. Sunrise is at 08:39 and sunset is at 15:34.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of St Andrews in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 38.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.23km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:39 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:55 | ||||
| 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 St Andrews in december 2025:
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 50°F
52°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near St Andrews:
| Anstruther in december | very bad weather |
| Monifieth in december | very bad weather |
| Dundee in december | very bad weather |
| Carnoustie in december | very bad weather |
| Methil in december | very bad weather |
| Glenrothes in december | very bad weather |
| Arbroath in december | very bad weather |
| North Berwick in december | very bad weather |
| Kirkcaldy in december | very bad weather |
| Forfar in december | very bad weather |
| Perth in december | very bad weather |
| Burntisland in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
St Andrews
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Weather data for St Andrews in december:
Weather data for St Andrews for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in St Andrews. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in St Andrews 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 St Andrews.