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Greencastle weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Greencastle in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Greencastle includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Greencastle in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 39 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 Greencastle. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Greencastle climate page with graphs.

 

Greencastle, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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.

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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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