Carrickfergus Weather in December
What's the weather like in Carrickfergus (N Ireland) in December 2024?
The climate in Carrickfergus during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Carrickfergus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 7.4°C 45.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 2.8°C 37°F |
| Average temperature | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Humidity | 91% |
| Windspeed | 23kph 14 mph |
On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carrickfergus with around 90mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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 Carrickfergus
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 Carrickfergus in December 2024.
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Carrickfergus weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 57mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 102mm 4ins |
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