The climate in Dublin during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Dublin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16°C 60.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 2.4°C 36.3°F |
Average temperature | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 19.3°C 66.8°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Dublin in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F |
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Driest month: | October | 62mm 2.4ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
Wettest month: | July | 125mm 4.9ins |