Doolin weather in December (Clare, Ireland)

How does the December weather in Doolin compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Doolin includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Doolin in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 176 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Doolin. May, 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 Doolin climate page with graphs.

 

Doolin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 176 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, 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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

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