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Ballymote Weather in December

Thinking of visiting Ballymote in December? Expect low temperatures reaching 9°C (48°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, and be prepared for the wettest month of the year.

Rainfall in Ballymote in December

With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Past climate data indicates that roughly 23 days will see rain, totalling around 116 mm (4.6 in) for the month. Wet weather is a regular and significant part of this month. Frequent days of rain combined with high totals means proper waterproofs are worth packing.

Temperature in Ballymote in December

In December, Ballymote gets low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights cool to around 3°C (37°F). December is typically considered a winter month. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Ballymote in December

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 35 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

December in Ballymote can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Ballymote Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm (4.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Best Places in Ireland in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ballymote in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ballymote in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Ballymote in December

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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