Loughrea weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Loughrea in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of December in Loughrea typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Loughrea in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Loughrea. July typically offers 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 Loughrea climate page with graphs.

 

Loughrea, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limerick, Ireland (59 KM, 37 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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