Weather in December in Dublin County
Planning a getaway to Dublin County this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
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
Dublin experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor specific regional insights in Dublin County for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Dublin County climate page.
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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.
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