Ballintober weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Ballintober for December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ballintober typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Ballintober in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 35 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Ballintober, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (20 KM, 12 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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