County Antrim weather in December
Planning a journey to County Antrim 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 County Antrim in December?
County Antrim is a region in Ireland. December in County Antrim generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Lisburn.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Belfast with an average of 83 mm to moderate rainfall in Lisburn with 88 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine in Lisburn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of County Antrim in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our County Antrim climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in County Antrim?
Lisburn
In December Lisburn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Belfast
In December Belfast generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit County Antrim?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lisburn, December may not be the ideal time to visit County Antrim.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Lisburn. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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