Stranorlar weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Stranorlar in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Stranorlar generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Stranorlar in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 39 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 Stranorlar. May, July, August and September 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 Stranorlar climate page with graphs.

 

Stranorlar, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 39 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Derry, Ireland (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in December

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Stranorlar in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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