Cobh weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Cobh? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Cobh generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 11°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Cobh in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cobh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (14 KM, 8 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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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