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Weather in December in Leitrim

Considering a trip to Leitrim this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Leitrim in December?

Leitrim is a region in Ireland. December in Leitrim generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Carrick on Shannon. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Leitrim in December, check out the map below.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Dromod with an average of 102 mm to high rainfall in Tullaghan with 133 mm. Carrick on Shannon experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

The city Carrick on Shannon usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Leitrim's conditions throughout the year, check out our Leitrim climate page.

Where to go in Leitrim in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Leitrim on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ireland, check out our Leitrim's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Leitrim?

Carrick on Shannon

In December Carrick on Shannon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Carrick on Shannon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
54 hours 
106 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
109 mm 
22 days 
poor 
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14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1199 mm 
237 days 
Climate in Carrick on Shannon

Ballinamore

In December Ballinamore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ballinamore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
101 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
104 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1160 mm 
236 days 
Climate in Ballinamore

Mohill

In December Mohill generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mohill
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
100 mm 
20 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1140 mm 
234 days 
Climate in Mohill

Dromod

In December Dromod generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Dromod
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
54 hours 
99 mm 
20 days 
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
102 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1124 mm 
231 days 
Climate in Dromod

Drumshanbo

In December Drumshanbo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Drumshanbo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
5°C 
54 hours 
108 mm 
21 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
35 hours 
112 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
7°C 
1,114 hours 
1236 mm 
241 days 
Climate in Drumshanbo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Leitrim, in Ireland.

Is December the best time to visit Leitrim?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Leitrim with often poor weather in Carrick on Shannon.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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