Westport weather in December (Mayo, Ireland)

Looking to travel to Westport in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Westport typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Westport in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 24 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Westport. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Westport, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 90% *  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Claremorris, 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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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 Westport 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

Interested in more climate information?

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