Skibbereen weather in December (County Cork, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skibbereen during December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, Skibbereen typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Skibbereen in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skibbereen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skibbereen, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 20% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (62 KM, 38 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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