Leitrim weather in December
Planning a getaway to Leitrim 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 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.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Carrick on Shannon.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Carrick on Shannon receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine in Carrick on Shannon. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Leitrim for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Leitrim climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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