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Athy Weather in December

Athy in December sees low temperatures, with highs around 9°C (48°F) and overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 85 mm (3.3 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Athy in December

Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain, averaging 85 mm (3.3 in) in total. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Athy in December

December in Athy brings typical temperatures with highs around 9°C (48°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). This month falls in the winter season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Athy in December

The city usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

December in Athy has its charm. However, if you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations in the world.

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Athy Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm (3.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (69 KM, 42 Miles).

Best Places in Ireland in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Athy in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Athy in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Athy in December

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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