Weather in December in Antrim County
Are you planning a trip a to Antrim County in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Belfast. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antrim County in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Antrim County, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Belfast usually sees around 39 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Antrim County climate page.
Where to go in Antrim County in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Antrim County's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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