Offaly weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Offaly 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 Offaly in December?
Offaly is a region in Ireland. December in Offaly generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Birr.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tullamore with an average of 86 mm to moderate rainfall in Birr with 92 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Birr. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 45 hours of sunlight in Birr. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Offaly for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Offaly climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Offaly?
Birr
In December Birr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tullamore
In December Tullamore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Banagher
In December Banagher 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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Kinnitty
In December Kinnitty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Clonmacnoise
In December Clonmacnoise 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Offaly, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Offaly?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Offaly with often poor weather in Birr.
On average, the best time to visit Offaly is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Birr. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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