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Clonakilty weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Clonakilty in December? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Clonakilty includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Clonakilty in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Clonakilty. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Clonakilty, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20% *  
Data from: Cork, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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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