Arklow weather in December (Wicklow County, Ireland)

Is Arklow a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Arklow typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 5°C.

Precipitation

Arklow in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 54 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arklow. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Arklow, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (62 KM, 38 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.

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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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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