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Tallaght weather in December (Dublin County, Ireland)

How is December weather typically in Tallaght? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Tallaght tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Tallaght in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 51 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tallaght. July and August generally stand out with 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 Tallaght climate page with graphs.

 

Tallaght, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 51 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 23% *  
Data from: Dublin, Ireland (17 KM, 11 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. 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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