Newtownabbey weather in December (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Newtownabbey includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Newtownabbey in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 39 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Newtownabbey, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 97 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 the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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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