Antrim weather in December (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The month of December in Antrim typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Antrim in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 39 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Antrim. June, 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 Antrim climate page with graphs.

 

Antrim, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

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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?

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 10°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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