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Leenaun weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Leenaun in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Leenaun typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Leenaun in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 149 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 35 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Leenaun, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 79%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 149 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (48 KM, 30 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?

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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