IrelandThe weather in December in Dublin
It's cold in December in Dublin with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 6°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Dublin, Ireland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 15°C in 2015, Dublin reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 75 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Dublin
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dublin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Dublin | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 75 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dublin with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dublin is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Dublin, Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Dublin
Temperature in December in Dublin over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Dublin, Ireland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Dublin
Total precipitation in December in Dublin over the years
Daily UV index in December in Dublin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Dublin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Dublin by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dublin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.