Weather in December in Clare
Planning a journey to Clare this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Clare in December?
Clare is a region in Ireland. December in Clare 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 explore the conditions in Clare in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Killaloe with an average of 107 mm to heavy rainfall in Doolin with 176 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine in Doolin. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Clare climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Clare?
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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Ennis
In December Ennis 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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Bunratty
In December Bunratty 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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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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Clare, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Clare?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Clare due to the typically poor weather in Doolin.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Doolin. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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