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Burren Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Burren, Ireland in December.

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Doolin Lisdoonvarna Ballyvaughan Kinvara

Are you planning a trip a to the Burren, Ireland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Burren in December

The Burren, Ireland 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 (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Doolin.

For a closer look at conditions across the Burren, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Doolin with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Doolin gets roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Burren by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Burren — and find the best time to visit. (based on Doolin)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit the Burren →

Best Places to Visit in the Burren in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Burren.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Burren

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Burren, Ireland?

Temperature range in the Burren (December)

Precipitation variation in the Burren (December)

Doolin

In December Doolin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Doolin →

Lisdoonvarna

In December Lisdoonvarna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lisdoonvarna →

Ballyvaughan

In December Ballyvaughan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ballyvaughan →

Kinvara

In December Kinvara generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kinvara →

Fanore

In December Fanore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fanore →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Burren, in Ireland.

In our records: Ireland December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ireland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Ireland dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Donegal on December 23, 2010.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Ireland was -7°C (19°F) in Lurgan on December 21, 2010.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Burren in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Lisdoonvarna 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Ballyvaughan 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Kinvara 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Fanore 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)

The Burren weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Burren, Ireland in December?

the Burren, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Doolin average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Burren, Ireland in December?

In Doolin, the average daytime high in December is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does the Burren, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in the Burren, Ireland peaks during December. Doolin averages roughly 176 mm (6.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Burren, Ireland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Burren, Ireland 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.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Burren.

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