Dublin in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dublin in december 2026
The weather in Dublin in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather 36.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
30% of time
27%
26%
9%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
35% of time
28%
24%
8%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
32% of time
27%
26%
8%
Weather at 3am
45°F
30%
27%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dublin in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dublin in december.
The climate of Dublin in december is bad
In december in Dublin, the climate is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality this month. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 49°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Dublin is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Dublin in december with a maximum record of 58°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2010.
Day length in Dublin in december is 07:32. The sun rises at 08:34 and sets at 16:06.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dublin in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 36.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.18km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:34 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:32 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dublin in december 2025:
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in december
Cities near Dublin:
| Dún Laoghaire in december | bad weather |
| Malahide in december | bad weather |
| Dalkey Island in december | bad weather |
| Bray in december | bad weather |
| Greystones in december | bad weather |
| Skerries in december | bad weather |
| Balbriggan in december | bad weather |
| Naas in december | very bad weather |
| Wicklow Mountains National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Laytown in december | very bad weather |
| Droichead Nua in december | very bad weather |
| Drogheda in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Dublin
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Weather data for Dublin in december:
Weather data for Dublin for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dublin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dublin can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dublin.