County Armagh Weather in December

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

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Lurgan

Considering a trip to County Armagh, Ireland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in County Armagh in December

County Armagh, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in County Armagh generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Lurgan.

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

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 80 mm (3.1 in) in Lurgan.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Lurgan sees roughly 39 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore County Armagh by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in County Armagh in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 County Armagh

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in County Armagh, Ireland?

Lurgan

In December Lurgan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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December
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November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
39 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Armagh, 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.

County Armagh weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in County Armagh, Ireland in December?

December in County Armagh, Ireland brings poor weather. In Lurgan, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in County Armagh, Ireland in December?

Daytime temperatures in Lurgan peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does County Armagh, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Lurgan averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for County Armagh, Ireland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit County Armagh, Ireland?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to County Armagh, Ireland with often poor weather in Lurgan.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Lurgan. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in County Armagh.

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