Wicklow County Weather in December

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

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Bray Laragh Avoca Rathdrum

Planning a journey to Wicklow 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 Wicklow County in December

Wicklow County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. December in Wicklow County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Bray.

For a closer look at conditions across Wicklow County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blessington with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Wicklow with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Bray receives about 51 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Wicklow County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wicklow County in December

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

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

Temperature range in Wicklow County (December)

Precipitation variation in Wicklow County (December)

Bray

In December Bray 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
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bray →

Laragh

In December Laragh 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
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laragh →

Avoca

In December Avoca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
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 sun hours
71 hours
51 hours
56 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 Avoca →

Rathdrum

In December Rathdrum generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
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
71 hours
51 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rathdrum →

Arklow

In December Arklow 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
108 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Wicklow County in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bray 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Laragh 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Avoca 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Rathdrum 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Arklow 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Wicklow 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Wicklow County weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Wicklow County, Ireland generally has poor weather conditions. Bray sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

In Bray, the average daytime high in December is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wicklow County, Ireland during December, with Bray averaging close to 92 mm (3.6 in).

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

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

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

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