Lisburn weather in December (County Antrim, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Lisburn this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lisburn includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Lisburn in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 39 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

 

Lisburn, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (19 KM, 11 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. 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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