Dunfanaghy weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the December weather in Dunfanaghy? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Dunfanaghy generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Dunfanaghy in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 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 experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 34 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dunfanaghy. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunfanaghy, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 34 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

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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 Dunfanaghy 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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