Ballycotton weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Ballycotton in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Ballycotton typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Ballycotton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 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 Ballycotton. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycotton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

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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 Ballycotton in December?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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