Ardara weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

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

In December, Ardara generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Ardara in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 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 Ardara. July and August generally stand out with 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 Ardara climate page with graphs.

 

Ardara, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (74 KM, 46 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ardara in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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