Weather in Galway for December 2024
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Until now, December 2024 in Galway has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.4 °C).
Expect cooler weather in the next days in Galway with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 9.1 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Galway at the beginning of December is 8.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10 °C by the end of December.
Galway experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 170.5 mm.
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Galway in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  8° | ||||||
| 2 7° | 3  7° | 4 9° | 5  9° | 6  12° | 7 9° | 8 9° |
| 9 8° | 10 8° | 11 7° | 12 6° | 13 8° | 14 11° | 15 11° |
| 16 12° | 17  13° | 18 13° | 19 9° | 20 11° | 21 11° | 22  8° |
| 23 12° | 24 12° | 25  12° | 26 12° | 27  10° | 28 11° | 29 8° |
| 30 12° | 31 5° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Galway
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 1.5 mm | 2 | |
| 2 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /2° | 0.6 mm | 2 | |
| 3 Dec. | Light sleet | 7° /1° | 6.8 mm | 2 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 2.5 mm | 3 | |
| 5 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /5° | 2.9 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. | Moderate rain | 12° /5° | 15.4 mm | 3 | |
| 7 Dec. | Moderate rain | 9° /6° | 8 mm | 3 | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 9° /6° | 6.4 mm | 3 | |
| 9 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 5.4 mm | 3 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 8° /4° | 5.9 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /3° | 3.5 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain shower | 6° /3° | 0.9 mm | 2 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 14 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 1 mm | 3 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /9° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /9° | 0.4 mm | 3 | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain | 13° /9° | 7.3 mm | 3 | |
| 18 Dec. | Light drizzle | 13° /7° | 2.4 mm | 3 | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /6° | 1.4 mm | 2 | |
| 20 Dec. | Light drizzle | 11° /8° | 4.7 mm | 3 | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /11° | 2.2 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /4° | 2.7 mm | 0.1 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /6° | 3.7 mm | 0 | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /11° | 0.6 mm | 0.1 | |
| 25 Dec. | Cloudy | 12° /9° | 0 mm | 0.1 | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /9° | 0.2 mm | 0 | |
| 27 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 10° /8° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 28 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 0.4 mm | 2 | |
| 29 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 0.1 mm | 2 | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate rain | 12° /4° | 5.7 mm | 2 | |
| 31 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /3° | 0.2 mm | 1 | |
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Galway in December - FAQ
What to pack to Galway in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Galway in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Galway, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Galway
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