December weather forecastWicklow, Ireland

December

Weather in December

December marks the winter peak of the season in Wicklow, with the temperature fluctuating from a cold 3.1°C (37.6°F) to 9.2°C (48.6°F). The daylight dwindles down to 7.7 hours and the faint sunshine barely lasts 2.1 hours on an average day. It rains substantially throughout the month, covering the county with around 86mm (3.39") of rainfall over 11 days. Despite the cold and rainy conditions, December in Wicklow brings with it a festive spirit, prevailing over the challenging weather.

Temperature

Lowest temperatures in Wicklow, Ireland, are observed in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F).

Rainfall

In Wicklow, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Wicklow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 934mm (36.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wicklow is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wicklow.

Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January and December are known as Wicklow's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 9.2°C (48.6°F) and 3.1°C (37.6°F) respectively.

In Wicklow, Ireland, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 7h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 7h and 40min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wicklow, Ireland, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 4:17 pm GMT.

With an average of 2.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wicklow, Ireland.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wicklow, Ireland, is 2.1h.

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Average temperature in December
Wicklow, Ireland

Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (9.2°C).

Average low temperature in December: 3.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.8°C).

Average rainfall in December
Wicklow, Ireland

Average rainfall in December: 85.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (118.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (60.7mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Wicklow, Ireland

Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and September (9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wicklow, Ireland

Average daylight in December: 7h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine in December: 2h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).