Inishmore Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Inishmore, Ireland in December.

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Inis Mor

Thinking about venturing to Inishmore, Ireland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Inishmore in December

Inishmore, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Inishmore generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Inis Mor.

To explore the conditions in Inishmore, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 181 mm (7.1 in) in Inis Mor.

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Best Places to Visit in Inishmore in December

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Inishmore

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Inishmore, Ireland?

Inis Mor

In December Inis Mor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
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In our records: Ireland December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ireland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Ireland dropped to -16°C (3°F) in Donegal on December 23, 2010.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Ireland was -7°C (19°F) in Lurgan on December 21, 2010.

Inishmore weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Inishmore, Ireland in December?

In December, Inishmore, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Inis Mor sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Inishmore, Ireland in December?

Inis Mor averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Inishmore, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Inis Mor records an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Inishmore, Ireland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Inishmore, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Inis Mor, December may not be the ideal time to visit Inishmore, Ireland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Inis Mor. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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