Kildare County Weather in December

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

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Naas Athy Maynooth Celbridge

Planning a trip to Kildare County, Ireland this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kildare County in December

Kildare County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Kildare 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 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Naas.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Leixlip with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Athy with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Naas receives roughly 51 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Kildare County in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kildare County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kildare County

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kildare County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Kildare County (December)

Precipitation variation in Kildare County (December)

Naas

In December Naas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Naas →

Athy

In December Athy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Athy →

Maynooth

In December Maynooth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Maynooth →

Celbridge

In December Celbridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Celbridge →

Kildare

In December Kildare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kildare →

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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.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kildare County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naas 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Athy 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Maynooth 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Celbridge 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kildare 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Leixlip 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Kildare County weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kildare County, Ireland in December?

Kildare County, Ireland typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Naas average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kildare County, Ireland in December?

Naas averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Kildare County, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kildare County, Ireland during December, with Naas averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kildare County, Ireland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Naas, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kildare County, Ireland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Naas. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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