Buncrana weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Buncrana this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Buncrana tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Buncrana in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 39 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Buncrana. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buncrana, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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