Buncrana Weather in December

What's the weather like in Buncrana (Ulster) in December 2024?

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

December is in the winter in Buncrana and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Buncrana weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.5°C 45.4°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.6°F
Average temperature 5°C 41°F
Daily sunshine 1.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Humidity 91%
Windspeed 28.4kph 18 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Buncrana with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Buncrana

Buncrana average temperature in December

December rainfall

Buncrana average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Buncrana 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 Buncrana in December 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in December

UV index Best time to go?

Buncrana weather stats

Buncrana weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: April 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: January 121mm 4.8ins
Map showing location of Buncrana (55.13333, -7.45) Buncrana map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top Ireland locations