Weather in December in Waterford County
Thinking about venturing to Waterford County 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 Waterford County in December?
Waterford County is a region in Ireland. December in Waterford County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Waterford.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballymacarbry with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Ardmore with 112 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 54 hours of sunshine in Waterford. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Waterford County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waterford County's yearly weather, check out our Waterford County climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Waterford County?
Waterford
In December Waterford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dungarvan
In December Dungarvan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tramore
In December Tramore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ardmore
In December Ardmore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunmore East
In December Dunmore East generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high 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 Waterford County, in Ireland.
Is December the best time to visit Waterford County?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Waterford County due to the typically poor weather in Waterford.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Waterford. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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