Dublin weather in December (Dublin County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Dublin in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Dublin generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Dublin in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dublin. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dublin climate page with graphs.

 

Dublin, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23%  

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Dublin in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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