Bantry weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Bantry for December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Bantry typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Bantry in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 40 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bantry. June, July, August and September 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 Bantry climate page with graphs.

 

Bantry, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (61 KM, 38 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.

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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