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Strangford weather in December (Down County, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Strangford look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Strangford usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 10°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Strangford in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 39 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Strangford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 39 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
Data from: Belfast, Ireland (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

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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
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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