Clifden weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Clifden in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Clifden generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Clifden in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 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. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

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

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

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

 

Clifden, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 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 Clifden 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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