Sligo

Sligo County Weather in December

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

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Sligo Enniscrone Grange Tobercurry

Planning a journey to Sligo County, Ireland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sligo County in December

Sligo County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Sligo County generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sligo County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gorteen with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Enniscrone with 149 mm (5.9 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Sligo.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Sligo receives about 35 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Sligo County in December

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

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 Sligo County

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

Temperature range in Sligo County (December)

Precipitation variation in Sligo County (December)

Sligo

In December Sligo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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
54 hours
35 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sligo →

Enniscrone

In December Enniscrone generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
35 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Enniscrone →

Grange

In December Grange generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grange →

Tobercurry

In December Tobercurry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high 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)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
35 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tobercurry →

Riverstown

In December Riverstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high 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
54 hours
35 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riverstown →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sligo 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Enniscrone 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Grange 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Tobercurry 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Riverstown 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Ballymote 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Sligo County weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sligo County, Ireland in December?

In December, Sligo County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Sligo sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Sligo County, Ireland in December?

Daytime temperatures in Sligo peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Sligo County, Ireland get a lot of rain in December?

Yes, December tends to be a wetter month in Sligo County, Ireland. Average rainfall in Sligo sits around 124 mm (4.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sligo County, Ireland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Sligo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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