Weather in County Donegal for December 2024
The forecast for the first days of December 2024 in County Donegal predicts temperatures to be around 11 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in County Donegal at the beginning of December is 10 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 7.1 °C by the end of December.
County Donegal experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in December, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
Snowfall in County Donegal during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
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County Donegal in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  14° | ||||||
| 2 10° | 3 11° | 4 12° | 5  4° | 6  8° | 7 11° | 8 10° |
| 9 9° | 10 9° | 11 7° | 12  7° | 13 7° | 14 8° | 15 11° |
| 16 11° | 17 11° | 18 11° | 19 8° | 20 10° | 21 10° | 22 10° |
| 23 11° | 24 11° | 25 8° | 26 5° | 27 11° | 28 7° | 29 6° |
| 30  7° | 31  6° |
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Temperatures trend during December in County Donegal
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /9° | 0.9 mm | 3 | |
| 2 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /7° | 0.3 mm | 2 | |
| 3 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /7° | 0.9 mm | 2 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /4° | 0.8 mm | 2 | |
| 5 Dec. | Overcast | 4° /0° | 0 mm | 1 | |
| 6 Dec. | Moderate rain | 8° /1° | 12.9 mm | 2 | |
| 7 Dec. | Moderate rain | 11° /7° | 9.1 mm | 3 | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /7° | 16.2 mm | 3 | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain shower | 9° /6° | 8.8 mm | 2 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 9° /4° | 10.5 mm | 2 | |
| 11 Dec. | Moderate rain | 7° /5° | 10.8 mm | 2 | |
| 12 Dec. | Light drizzle | 7° /5° | 6.2 mm | 2 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 0.2 mm | 2 | |
| 14 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /6° | 1.6 mm | 2 | |
| 15 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /10° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain | 11° /10° | 11.7 mm | 3 | |
| 18 Dec. | Light drizzle | 11° /7° | 2.1 mm | 3 | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /6° | 1.4 mm | 2 | |
| 20 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /8° | 3.2 mm | 3 | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain shower | 10° /9° | 7.8 mm | 3 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /9° | 2 mm | 3 | |
| 23 Dec. | Moderate rain | 11° /9° | 16.7 mm | 3 | |
| 24 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /8° | 4.5 mm | 3 | |
| 25 Dec. | Light rain shower | 8° /4° | 5 mm | 2 | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /2° | 1.3 mm | 2 | |
| 27 Dec. | Light rain shower | 11° /3° | 24 mm | 3 | |
| 28 Dec. | Light rain shower | 7° /5° | 13.8 mm | 2 | |
| 29 Dec. | Light rain shower | 6° /0° | 5.2 mm | 2 | |
| 30 Dec. | Moderate or heavy sleet | 7° /1° | 11.1 mm | 2 | |
| 31 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 6° /3° | 6.3 mm | 2 | |
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County Donegal in December - FAQ
What to pack to County Donegal in December?
As you prepare for your trip to County Donegal 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 County Donegal, 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 County Donegal
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