Antrim County weather in December
Planning a getaway to Antrim County this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Antrim County in December?
Antrim County is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Antrim County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Belfast.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aghalee with an average of 80 mm to high rainfall in Ballintoy with 159 mm. Belfast experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at December's conditions in Antrim County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Antrim County's yearly weather, check out our Antrim County climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Antrim County?
Belfast
In December Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Portrush
In December Portrush generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bushmills
In December Bushmills generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cushendall
In December Cushendall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ballycastle
In December Ballycastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Antrim County, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Antrim County?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Antrim County with often poor weather in Belfast.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Belfast. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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