County Cork weather in December
Thinking about venturing to County Cork this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in County Cork in December?
County Cork is a region in Ireland. December in County Cork generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Cork.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fermoy with an average of 91 mm to heavy rainfall in Allihies with 180 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine in Cork. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in County Cork, see the map below. For a more detailed look at County Cork's yearly weather, check out our County Cork climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in County Cork?
Cork
In December Cork generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kinsale
In December Kinsale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Blarney
In December Blarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Clonakilty
In December Clonakilty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skibbereen
In December Skibbereen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°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 County Cork, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit County Cork?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cork, December may not be the ideal time to visit County Cork.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Cork. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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