Ballybofey weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

How is December weather typically in Ballybofey? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Ballybofey typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Ballybofey in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Expect around 23 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ballybofey. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballybofey, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 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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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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