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Ballyshannon weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

How is December weather typically in Ballyshannon? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

December in Ballyshannon generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Ballyshannon in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ballyshannon. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Ballyshannon, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  

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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In December generally
poor weather
with low temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Ballyshannon's climate page.

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.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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