Carrick weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Carrick in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Carrick generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Carrick in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Carrick. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carrick, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 164 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 Carrick 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

Interested in more climate information?

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