Claregalway weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

Is December a good time to explore Claregalway weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Claregalway includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 10°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Claregalway in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Claregalway. July typically offers 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 Claregalway climate page with graphs.

 

Claregalway, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (42 KM, 26 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Claregalway.

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