Skibbereen Weather in December

What's the weather like in Skibbereen (Munster) in December 2024?

The climate in Skibbereen during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Skibbereen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

Skibbereen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Nightly temperature 4.6°C 40.2°F
Average temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 158 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 23kph 14 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skibbereen with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Skibbereen

Skibbereen average temperature in December

December rainfall

Skibbereen average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Skibbereen 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 Skibbereen in December 2024.

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Skibbereen weather stats

Skibbereen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: June 71mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: December 158mm 6.2ins
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