Weather in December in Kerry
Thinking about venturing to Kerry this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kerry in December?
Kerry is a region in Ireland. December in Kerry generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Killarney.To explore the conditions in Kerry in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Listowel with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in Caherdaniel with 178 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Killarney.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 40 hours of sunshine in Killarney. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kerry climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerry?
Killarney
In December Killarney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kenmare
In December Kenmare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dingle
In December Dingle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tralee
In December Tralee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Killorglin
In December Killorglin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°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 Kerry, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Kerry?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Killarney, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kerry.
On average, the best time to visit Kerry is in June with generally pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the months of January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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