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Athlone weather in December (Westmeath, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Athlone during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Athlone includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Athlone in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Athlone. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Athlone, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  

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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Athlone's climate page.

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.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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