Greencastle weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Greencastle in 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, Greencastle generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Greencastle in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 23 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (31 KM, 19 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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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 Greencastle 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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