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Clare Weather in December

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

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Doolin Ennis Bunratty Lisdoonvarna

Planning a journey to Clare, Ireland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Clare in December

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

To explore the conditions in Clare, Ireland 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 (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Doolin with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Doolin receives about 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Clare by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Clare — 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)
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Best Places to Visit in Clare in December

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

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 Clare

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

Temperature range in Clare (December)

Precipitation variation in Clare (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 →

Ennis

In December Ennis 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
6°C (43°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)
118 mm (4.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ennis →

Bunratty

In December Bunratty 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)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bunratty →

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 →

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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 Clare in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Doolin 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 176 mm (6.9 in)
Ennis 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Bunratty 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 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)
Lahinch 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

Clare weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Clare, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Doolin sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Doolin peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Clare, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Clare, Ireland, with Doolin averaging around 176 mm (6.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Clare, Ireland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Clare, Ireland 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.

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