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Castletownbere weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Castletownbere in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Castletownbere usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Castletownbere in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. On average, there are about 23 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 40 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Castletownbere. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castletownbere, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 171 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (39 KM, 24 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.

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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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