Wild Atlantic Way · WinterMonth summary
Wild Atlantic Way weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Wild Atlantic Way in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Wild Atlantic Way. May (7.0/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Wild Atlantic Way in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Winter in Wild Atlantic Way is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (3.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 5°C | 9°C | 64% | 5.2 | 4.0h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 5°C | 10°C | 69% | 5.6 | 5.1h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 10°C | 56% | 4.5 | 7.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 7°C | 12°C | 51% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 15°C | 47% | 2.8 | 12.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 4.0 | 11.6h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 13°C | 17°C | 68% | 5.0 | 10.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 14°C | 17°C | 73% | 5.7 | 10.4h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 12°C | 16°C | 65% | 5.4 | 8.7h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 10°C | 14°C | 65% | 5.8 | 6.5h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 8°C | 11°C | 66% | 5.9 | 4.2h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 6°C | 10°C | 67% | 6.1 | 3.0h | 1.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Wild Atlantic Way averages 10°C, 67% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Wild Atlantic Way in December
Is December a good time to visit Wild Atlantic Way?
December is not recommended for Wild Atlantic Way (score 1.3/10). With 67% rainy days and 3.0h of sunshine, consider May (7.0/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Wild Atlantic Way in December?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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