Swords weather in December (Dublin County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Swords this December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Swords includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Swords in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 51 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Swords, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 51 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (3 KM, 2 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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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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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