Gort weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Gort during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Gort typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Gort in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 45 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 Gort. June, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gort, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limerick, Ireland (46 KM, 29 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.

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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 Gort 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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