December · Ireland
Best time to visit Dingle in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dingle in December
Average temperature 8°C, 184 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 184 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Dingle scores 3.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 184 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dingle is a harbour town on Ireland's Atlantic edge, the base for the Slea Head drive and the Dingle Peninsula.
December in Dingle: expect compromises
Expect 8°C (47°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
184 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Dingle — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dingle in December?
- In December, Dingle averages 8°C, 184 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Dingle?
- December earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dingle in December?
- Expect about 184 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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