Down County weather in December
Planning a journey to Down County 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 Down County in December?
Down County is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Down County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Bangor.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Banbridge with an average of 80 mm to high rainfall in Bangor with 116 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 39 hours of sunlight in Bangor. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Down County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Down County's yearly weather, check out our Down County climate page.
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Popular destinations in Down County
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Down County?
Average weather in Bangor
In December Bangor 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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Average weather in Newcastle
In December Newcastle 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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Average weather in Rostrevor
In December Rostrevor 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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Average weather in Hillsborough
In December Hillsborough 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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Average weather in Warrenpoint
In December Warrenpoint 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Down County, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Down County?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Bangor, December may not be the ideal time to visit Down County.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Bangor. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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