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Sandyford weather in December (Dublin County, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Sandyford in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sandyford includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Sandyford in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sandyford. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sandyford climate page with graphs.

 

Sandyford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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