Ballyshannon weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

How is the weather in Ballyshannon in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Ballyshannon typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Ballyshannon in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

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.

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

 

Ballyshannon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Ballyshannon in December?

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 in December.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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