Downings weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Downings in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Downings generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Downings in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 163 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. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 24 days of rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Downings. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Downings, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 163 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Downings in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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