Athenry weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Athenry in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Athenry generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. 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 4°C.

Precipitation

Athenry in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Athenry. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Athenry, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (48 KM, 30 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?

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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