Headford weather in December (Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Headford look like in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Headford includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Headford in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 35 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Headford. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Headford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (28 KM, 17 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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