Knock weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

Is December a good time to explore Knock weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Knock typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Knock in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Knock. June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Knock climate page with graphs.

 

Knock, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (9 KM, 5 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

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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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