The weather in December in Northern Ireland

It's cold in December in Northern Ireland with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Northern Ireland. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Northern 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.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Northern Ireland

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Northern Ireland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Northern Ireland New York
Average temperature 9°C 9°C
Max. temperature 11°C 12°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 101 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 12 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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 Northern Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Northern Ireland

Temperature in December in Northern Ireland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Northern 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 Northern Ireland

Total precipitation in December in Northern Ireland over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Northern Ireland

Snowfall in December in Northern Ireland per year

Daily UV index in December in Northern Ireland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Northern Ireland, 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.

Weather experiences in December in Northern Ireland

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Bright gray skies, heavy rain and darkness were the order of the day. However, this hilly landscape under the snow was irresistibly beautiful.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Northern Ireland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Northern Ireland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.