Antrim Weather in December

What's the weather like in Antrim (N Ireland) in December 2024?

The climate in Antrim during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Antrim and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Antrim weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Nightly temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Average temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Humidity 92%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Antrim with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Antrim

Antrim average temperature in December

December rainfall

Antrim average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Antrim average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Antrim in December 2024.

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Antrim weather stats

Antrim weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: October 96mm 3.8ins
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