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Achill Sound weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Achill Sound in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Achill Sound typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Achill Sound in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 40 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Achill Sound in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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