Meath Weather in December

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

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Navan Trim Slane Bettystown

Planning a getaway to Meath, Ireland 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 to Expect in Meath in December

Meath, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Meath generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Navan.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashbourne with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Oldcastle with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Navan receives about 51 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Meath by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Meath — and find the best time to visit. (based on Navan)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meath in December

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

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 Meath

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

Temperature range in Meath (December)

Precipitation variation in Meath (December)

Navan

In December Navan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Navan →

Trim

In December Trim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Trim →

Slane

In December Slane generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Slane →

Bettystown

In December Bettystown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bettystown →

Ashbourne

In December Ashbourne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ashbourne →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Meath, 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 Meath in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Navan 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Trim 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Slane 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Bettystown 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Ashbourne 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Kells 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Meath weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Meath, Ireland in December?

Expect poor weather across Meath, Ireland in December. The popular destination of Navan averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Meath, Ireland in December?

In Navan, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Meath, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Meath, Ireland during December, with Navan averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Meath, Ireland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Meath, Ireland due to the typically poor weather in Navan.

On average, the best time to visit Meath, Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Navan. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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