Athlone in December
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
15Rainy days (89 mm)
7:16 hDaylight
08:50Sunrise · 16:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 84 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 8°C | 3°C | 73 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 68 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 12°C | 5°C | 71 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 75 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 81 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 19°C | 12°C | 82 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| August | 18°C | 12°C | 89 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 16°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.8 |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 89 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 8°C | 3°C | 89 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athlone in December?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Athlone?
The best months are June, July, September, August.