Mountshannon weather in December (Clare, Ireland)

How does the December weather in Mountshannon compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Mountshannon usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Mountshannon in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mountshannon. July generally stands 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 Mountshannon climate page with graphs.

 

Mountshannon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (32 KM, 20 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

Interested in more climate information?

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