Dunquin weather in December (Kerry, Ireland)

How is the weather in Dunquin in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Dunquin generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Dunquin in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 40 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dunquin. May, June and August typically offer 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 Dunquin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunquin, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in December and which places have the best weather 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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