Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in Northern Ireland with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Northern Ireland in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Northern Ireland with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 10°C, with nights close to 5°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Northern Ireland will be around 9°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Northern Ireland. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Northern Ireland in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
9°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
7°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
101 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Daily Temperature in December in Northern Ireland
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Northern Ireland, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Northern Ireland
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Daily Precipitation in December in Northern Ireland
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Northern Ireland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Northern Ireland.
Daily Snowfall in December in Northern Ireland
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Northern Ireland, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Northern Ireland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Northern Ireland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Northern Ireland Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Northern Ireland, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Northern Ireland Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Northern Ireland, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Northern Ireland per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Northern Ireland, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Northern Ireland
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Northern Ireland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Northern Ireland
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Average Weather in Northern Ireland by Month
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