Tyrone County Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom in December.

Thinking about venturing to Tyrone County, the United Kingdom this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tyrone County in December

Tyrone County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Tyrone County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tyrone County, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dungannon with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Castlederg with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Omagh gets roughly 39 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Tyrone County by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Tyrone County in December

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

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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 Tyrone County

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Tyrone County (December)

Precipitation variation in Tyrone County (December)

Omagh

In December Omagh 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
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
39 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions

Cookstown

In December Cookstown 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
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
59 hours
39 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Dungannon

In December Dungannon 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
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
59 hours
39 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Greencastle

In December Greencastle 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
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
39 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions

Castlederg

In December Castlederg 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
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
39 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions

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In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tyrone County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Omagh 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Cookstown 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Dungannon 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Greencastle 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Castlederg 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Fivemiletown 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Tyrone County weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom in December?

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

What is the average temperature in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom in December?

Average temperatures in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom during December range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Omagh.

Does Tyrone County, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tyrone County, the United Kingdom during December, with Omagh averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tyrone County, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Omagh, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tyrone County, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Omagh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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