Macroom weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

How does the December weather in Macroom compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Macroom typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Macroom in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Macroom. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Macroom, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

Data from: Cork, Ireland (32 KM, 19 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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