Dun Laoghaire weather in December (Dublin County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Dun Laoghaire in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Dun Laoghaire includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Dun Laoghaire in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dun Laoghaire. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dun Laoghaire, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (17 KM, 10 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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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