Carrigaline weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

Curious about the December weather in Carrigaline? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Carrigaline generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Carrigaline in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carrigaline, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

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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 Carrigaline in December?

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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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