Letterkenny weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Letterkenny in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Letterkenny typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Letterkenny in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 24 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 39 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 Letterkenny. May, 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 Letterkenny climate page with graphs.

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 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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