Weather in December in The Ring of Kerry
Thinking about venturing to the Ring of Kerry 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 the Ring of Kerry in December?
The Ring of Kerry is a region in Ireland. December in the Ring of Kerry generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Killarney. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ring of Kerry in December, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Ring of Kerry, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Killarney with an average of 128 mm to heavy rainfall in Portmagee with 177 mm. Killarney experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 40 hours of sunlight in Killarney. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Ring of Kerry climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Ring of Kerry?
Killarney
In December Killarney 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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Kenmare
In December Kenmare 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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Killorglin
In December Killorglin 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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Waterville
In December Waterville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cahersiveen
In December Cahersiveen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy 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 the Ring of Kerry, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit the Ring of Kerry?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Killarney, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Ring of Kerry.
Generally speaking, June provides pleasant weather in Killarney. On the other hand, the months of January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Ring of Kerry.
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