Shannon weather in December (Clare, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Shannon for December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Shannon typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 10°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Shannon in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shannon. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shannon, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shannon.

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