Kinsale weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)
Wondering what the weather is like in Kinsale during December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.
Temperatures
Typically, December in Kinsale includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 7°C.
Precipitation
Kinsale in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kinsale. July and August 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 Kinsale climate page with graphs.
Kinsale, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
11°C
Water Temperature
10°C *
Chance of Rain
68%
Precipitation
111 mm
Rainy days
20 days
Humidity
85% *
Windspeed
22 km/h *
Sunshine
56 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
20% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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 10°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.
Interested in more climate information?
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