Weather in December in Connemara
Are you planning a trip a to Connemara in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Connemara in December?
Connemara is a region in Ireland. December in Connemara generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Clifden.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oughterard with an average of 123 mm to heavy rainfall in Carna with 183 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Clifden.Average sunshine
Clifden experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysTo learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Connemara in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Connemara climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Connemara?
Clifden
In December Clifden 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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Oughterard
In December Oughterard 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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Roundstone
In December Roundstone 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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Cleggan
In December Cleggan 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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Letterfrack
In December Letterfrack 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 Connemara, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Connemara?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Connemara with often poor weather in Clifden.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Clifden. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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