Weather in December in Dublin County
Are you planning a trip a to Dublin County in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Dublin County in December?
Dublin County is a region in Ireland. December in Dublin County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Dublin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dublin County in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Dublin County, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dublin with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Sutton with 88 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 51 hours of sunlight in Dublin. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Dublin County climate page.
Where to go in Dublin County in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Dublin County?
Dublin
In December Dublin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Swords
In December Swords 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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Dun Laoghaire
In December Dun Laoghaire 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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Rathgar
In December Rathgar 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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Cloghran
In December Cloghran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°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 Dublin County, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Dublin County?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Dublin County with often poor weather in Dublin.
On average, the best time to visit Dublin County is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Dublin. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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