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Kells weather in December (Kerry, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Kells in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kells typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 10°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Kells in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 24 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 40 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 Kells. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kells, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 40 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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