Derry Weather in December
What's the weather like in Derry (N Ireland) in December 2024?
The climate in Derry during December can be summarized as cool and wet.
December is in the winter in Derry and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 7.1°C 44.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.9°C 35.4°F |
| Average temperature | 4.5°C 40.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 124 mm 4.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 23 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Windspeed | 26.6kph 17 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Derry with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 Derry
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 Derry in December 2024.
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Derry weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.2°C 63°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 6.2°C 43.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 130mm 5.1ins |
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