Weather in December in Mayo
Thinking about venturing to Mayo 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 Mayo in December?
Mayo is a region in Ireland. December in Mayo generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Westport.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Claremorris with an average of 111 mm to heavy rainfall in Louisburgh with 174 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Westport.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 35 hours of sunlight in Westport. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mayo in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mayo climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mayo?
Westport
In December Westport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cong
In December Cong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Castlebar
In December Castlebar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ballina
In December Ballina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Belmullet
In December Belmullet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°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 Mayo, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Mayo?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Westport, December may not be the ideal time to visit Mayo.
On average, the best time to visit Mayo is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Westport. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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