Dunfanaghy weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Dunfanaghy this December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Dunfanaghy includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Dunfanaghy in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 34 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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