Galway weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Galway in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Galway typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Galway in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 35 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 Galway. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Galway climate page with graphs.

 

Galway, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (49 KM, 30 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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