Ballymena Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Ballymena and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

Ballymena weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Nightly temperature 1.4°C 34.5°F
Average temperature 4.1°C 39.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Humidity 93%
Windspeed 23.8kph 15 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ballymena with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ballymena

Ballymena average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ballymena average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ballymena 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 Ballymena in December 2024.

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Ballymena weather stats

Ballymena weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.1°C 62.8°F
Driest month: April 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: October 114mm 4.5ins
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