Donegal weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Donegal in December? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Donegal tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Donegal in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Historically, approximately 24 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 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 Donegal. 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 Donegal climate page with graphs.

 

Donegal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (63 KM, 39 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 Donegal.

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