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Ballinskelligs weather in December (Kerry, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Ballinskelligs this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ballinskelligs includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ballinskelligs in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 40 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Ballinskelligs, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 173 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
Data from: Valentia, Ireland (12 KM, 7 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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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