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Straffan weather in December (Kildare County, Ireland)

Is Straffan a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Straffan typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Straffan in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 51 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 Straffan. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Straffan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
Data from: Dublin, Ireland (27 KM, 16 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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