Wexford County Weather in December

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

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Rosslare Wexford Gorey Enniscorthy

Planning a trip to Wexford County, Ireland this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Wexford County in December

Wexford County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Wexford County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Wexford.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bunclody with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Rosslare with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Wexford receives around 54 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Wexford County in December

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

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

Temperature range in Wexford County (December)

Precipitation variation in Wexford County (December)

Wexford

In December Wexford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wexford →

Rosslare

In December Rosslare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rosslare →

Gorey

In December Gorey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate 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
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gorey →

Enniscorthy

In December Enniscorthy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Enniscorthy →

New Ross

In December New Ross generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate 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)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
54 hours
60 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in New Ross →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rosslare 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Wexford 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Gorey 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Enniscorthy 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
New Ross 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Kilmore Quay 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Wexford County weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Wexford County, Ireland in December. The popular destination of Wexford averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Wexford peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Wexford County, Ireland sees substantial rainfall in December. Wexford typically averages about 102 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Wexford, December may not be the ideal time to visit Wexford County, Ireland.

On average, the best time to visit Wexford County, Ireland is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Wexford. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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