Oughterard weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Oughterard in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Oughterard typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Oughterard in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Oughterard in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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