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Drogheda Weather in December

December in Drogheda brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 77 mm (3 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Drogheda in December

Rain is expected on roughly 18 days, totalling around 77 mm (3 in) for the month. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Drogheda in December

Expect highs of 10°C (50°F) in Drogheda in December, with nights dropping to around 4°C (39°F). December is a notable month of the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 4°C (39°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Drogheda in December

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 51 hours of sunshine.

December in Drogheda can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Drogheda Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm (3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in Ireland in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Drogheda in December

Cold weather calls for smart layering in December. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Drogheda in December

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

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