Gorteen weather in December (Sligo County, Ireland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gorteen? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Gorteen typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Gorteen in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 35 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Gorteen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (43 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.

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?

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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