Stranorlar weather in December (Donegal County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Stranorlar in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Stranorlar includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Stranorlar in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, approximately 23 days this month are expected to have 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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stranorlar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.