Recess weather in December (Galway County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Recess in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Recess typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 10°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Recess in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Recess. 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 Recess climate page with graphs.

 

Recess, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 147 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (56 KM, 34 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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