North Ireland in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Northern Ireland in december 2024
Here, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in North Ireland. These forecasts are probabilities for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Belfast
very bad weather 35.7cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
24%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
29% of time
23%
21%
14%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
25%
21%
16%
Weather at 3am
43°F
23%
23%
21%
18%
Where to go in Northern Ireland in december?
Where to go in Northern Ireland in december: destination map
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Where to go in each region in december?
| County Antrim (Belfast, Ballycastle (Causeway Coast), Larne...) | 45°F to 49°F | 3 à 10 days | 52°F | very bad weather* |
| County Armagh (Armagh, Craigavon, Portadown...) | 45°F | 4 à 5 days | very bad weather | |
| County Down (Donwpatrick, Bangor, Newry...) | 45°F to 49°F | 4 à 7 days | 52°F | bad weather* |
| County Fermanagh (Enniskillen (Fermanagh)...) | 45°F | 8 days | very bad weather | |
| County Londonderry (Derry (Londonderry), Portstewart, Coleraine...) | 45°F to 47°F | 3 à 9 days | 52°F | very bad weather |
| County Tyrone (Strabane, Omagh, Dungannon...) | 45°F | 4 à 5 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Northern Ireland in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Northern Ireland in december ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
December is not the best month to visit North Ireland. The climate in Larne and Ballycastle (Causeway Coast) is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often.
But it gets worse: around the cities of Larne and Ballycastle (Causeway Coast) and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. We really do not recommend you to go to these areas this month.
Climate in Northern Ireland in december
Climate in Belfast in december
In december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 41°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of december. Plan a sweater! With 4.3in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 51°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 07:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Armagh in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Armagh is 41°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold in that locality in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 2.7in over 5 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||
| Length of day | 07:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Ballycastle (Causeway Coast) in december
In december, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in december. Plan to cover you well! With 5.6in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad climate, the month of december is not recommended month to go in Ballycastle (Causeway Coast).
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 51°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (34%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||
| Length of day | 07:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Derry (Londonderry) in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F (for an average temperature of 43°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city in december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.2in over 3 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||
| Length of day | 07:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Donwpatrick in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Donwpatrick is 47°F (maximum temperature is 49°F and minimum temperature is 45°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in december. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.1in over 5 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||
| Length of day | 07:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in Northern Ireland in december
| Belfast in december | very bad weather |
| Armagh in december | very bad weather |
| Ballycastle (Causeway Coast) in december | very bad weather |
| Derry (Londonderry) in december | very bad weather |
| Donwpatrick in december | bad weather |
| Enniskillen (Fermanagh) in december | very bad weather |
| Larne in december | bad weather |
| Annalong in december | bad weather |
| Antrim in december | very bad weather |
| Ballyclare in december | very bad weather |
| Ballymena in december | very bad weather |
| Ballymoney in december | very bad weather |
| Ballywalter in december | bad weather |
| Banbridge in december | very bad weather |
| Bangor in december | bad weather |
| Carrickfergus in december | bad weather |
| Castlereagh in december | very bad weather |
| Castlerock in december | very bad weather |
| Coleraine in december | very bad weather |
| Cookstown in december | very bad weather |
| Craigavon in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for North Ireland in december:
Weather data for North Ireland in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Northern Ireland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Northern Ireland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Northern Ireland.