Weather in December in The Burren
Are you planning a trip a to the Burren in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Burren in December?
The Burren is a region in Ireland. December in the Burren generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Doolin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Burren, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Doolin with 176 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Doolin. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Burren climate page.
Where to go in the Burren in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Burren?
Doolin
In December Doolin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lisdoonvarna
In December Lisdoonvarna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ballyvaughan
In December Ballyvaughan 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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Kinvara
In December Kinvara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fanore
In December Fanore 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Burren, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit the Burren?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Burren with often poor weather in Doolin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Doolin. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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