Weather in December in Louth County
Thinking about venturing to Louth County 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 Louth County in December?
Louth County is a region in Ireland. December in Louth County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Dundalk. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Louth County in December, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Louth County in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Drogheda with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Carlingford with 88 mm.Average sunshine
Dundalk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a more detailed look at Louth County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Louth County climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Louth County?
Dundalk
In December Dundalk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carlingford
In December Carlingford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Drogheda
In December Drogheda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Louth County?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dundalk, December may not be the ideal time to visit Louth County.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Dundalk. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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