Dundalk weather in December (Louth County, Ireland)

How does the December weather in Dundalk compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Dundalk includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Dundalk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dundalk. July generally stands out with 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 Dundalk climate page with graphs.

 

Dundalk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 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?

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

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