Achill Sound weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Achill Sound this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Achill Sound includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Achill Sound in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. This month is known for its intense rain, often falling heavily. Having a poncho will help you stay dry during the showers. This month experiences about 24 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Achill Sound, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Achill Sound.

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