Glenties weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Glenties look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Glenties includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Glenties in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

 

Glenties, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (66 KM, 41 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

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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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