Oughterard weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Oughterard in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Oughterard typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in December. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Oughterard in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 35 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Oughterard. June and September 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 Oughterard climate page with graphs.

 

Oughterard, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (39 KM, 24 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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