Drogheda weather in December (Louth County, Ireland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Drogheda? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Drogheda includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Drogheda in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 51 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Drogheda. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Drogheda, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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