Waterford weather in December (Waterford County, Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Waterford in December? Check the weather first! Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Waterford includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 10°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Waterford in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 54 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Waterford. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Waterford, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 54 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Rosslare, Ireland (53 KM, 32 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

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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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