Tipperary County Weather in December

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

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Cashel Clonmel Nenagh Cahir

Considering a trip to Tipperary County, Ireland this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Tipperary County in December

Tipperary County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Tipperary County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in Tipperary County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clonmel with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Ballina with 106 mm (4.2 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Cashel receives roughly 45 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Tipperary County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Tipperary County in December

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

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

Temperature range in Tipperary County (December)

Precipitation variation in Tipperary County (December)

Cashel

In December Cashel 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
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cashel →

Clonmel

In December Clonmel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Clonmel →

Nenagh

In December Nenagh 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
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nenagh →

Cahir

In December Cahir 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
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cahir →

Tipperary

In December Tipperary 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
62 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tipperary →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cashel 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Clonmel 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nenagh 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Cahir 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Tipperary 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Thurles 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Tipperary County weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Average temperatures in Tipperary County, Ireland during December range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Cashel.

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

December is on the drier side in Tipperary County, Ireland. Cashel averages only about 94 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Tipperary County, Ireland with often poor weather in Cashel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Cashel. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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