Athenry Weather in December

What's the weather like in Athenry (Connaught) in December 2024?

The climate in Athenry during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Athenry and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Athenry weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Nightly temperature 2.9°C 37.1°F
Average temperature 5.6°C 42.1°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 10.7°C 51.2°F
Humidity 93%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Athenry with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Athenry

Athenry average temperature in December

December rainfall

Athenry average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Athenry 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 Athenry in December 2024.

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Athenry weather stats

Athenry weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.8°C 65.8°F
Driest month: April 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 5.8hrs
Coldest month: January 7.5°C 45.5°F
Wettest month: December 109mm 4.3ins
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