Slane weather in December (Meath, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Slane in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in Slane generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in December. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Slane in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 51 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Slane. 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 Slane climate page with graphs.

 

Slane, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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

Temperatures

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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