Limerick County Weather in December

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

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Limerick Glin Abbeyfeale Kilmallock

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

What to Expect in Limerick County in December

Limerick County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Limerick County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Limerick.

For a closer look at conditions across Limerick County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kilmallock with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high rainfall in Glin with 116 mm (4.6 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Limerick.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Limerick receives about 45 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Limerick County in December

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

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

Temperature range in Limerick County (December)

Precipitation variation in Limerick County (December)

Limerick

In December Limerick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Limerick →

Glin

In December Glin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Glin →

Abbeyfeale

In December Abbeyfeale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Abbeyfeale →

Kilmallock

In December Kilmallock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kilmallock →

Templeglantine

In December Templeglantine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Templeglantine →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Limerick County, in Ireland.

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 Limerick County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Limerick 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Glin 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Abbeyfeale 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Kilmallock 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Templeglantine 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Adare 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Limerick County weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Limerick County, Ireland in December. The popular destination of Limerick averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Limerick County, Ireland during December range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Limerick.

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

Limerick County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in December. Limerick typically averages about 106 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Limerick County, Ireland is in July with generally perfect weather in Limerick. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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