Donegal County weather in December
Considering a trip to Donegal County this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Donegal County in December?
Donegal County is a region in Ireland. December in Donegal County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Bundoran.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Derry with an average of 99 mm to heavy rainfall in Kincasslagh with 197 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Bundoran.
For specific regional insights in Donegal County for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Donegal County climate page.
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Popular destinations in Donegal County
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Donegal County?
Average weather in Bundoran
In December Bundoran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Donegal
In December Donegal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Letterkenny
In December Letterkenny generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Buncrana
In December Buncrana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Moville
In December Moville 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 Donegal County, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Donegal County?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Donegal County with often poor weather in Bundoran.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Bundoran. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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