Weather in December in Ireland
Considering a trip to Ireland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ireland in December?
December in Ireland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Laghy to 11°C in Portmagee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Portmagee and 3°C in Laghy.For specific regional insights in Ireland, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashbourne with an average of 74 mm to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 197 mm.Average sunshine
The city Dublin usually sees around 51 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Ireland climate page.
Where to go in Ireland in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ireland?
Dublin
In December Dublin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Killarney
In December Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galway
In December Galway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenmare
In December Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cork
In December Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Ireland?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Ireland with often poor weather in Dublin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dublin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Ireland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland.
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