Louisburgh weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Louisburgh during December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Louisburgh generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Louisburgh in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 24 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 40 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Louisburgh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 40 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (53 KM, 33 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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