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Cork Weather in December, Ireland

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    6°C
    44°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    8°C
    46°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    5°C
    41°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    11°C
    52°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    1 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    24 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    150 mm

December, 2024

Sun
1 Avg 45º
Mon
2 Avg 43º
Tue
3 Avg 43º
Wed
4 Avg 43º
Thu
5 Avg 43º
Fri
6 Avg 45º
Sat
7 Avg 45º
8 Avg 41º
9 Avg 45º
10 Avg 43º
11 Avg 41º
12 Avg 43º
13 Avg 43º
14 Avg 45º
15 Avg 45º
16 Avg 45º
17 Avg 46º
18 Avg 48º
19 Avg 45º
20 Avg 45º
21 Avg 46º
22 Avg 46º
23 Avg 46º
24 Avg 43º
25 Avg 43º
26 Avg 43º
27 Avg 41º
28 Avg 43º
29 Avg 43º
30 Avg 46º
31 Avg 45º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

The average temperature for Cork in December is 43°F (6°C).  You will need warm clothing, especially in the chilly evenings.  The average low temperature is 39°F (4°C) and the average high for this month is 46°F (8°C), so winter accessories like gloves and mufflers will be a must. 

Sea temperatures average at 51.8° (11°C) and average rainfall is 135mm (5.35") over a general period of 20 days, so an umbrella and rainwear are a must. 

In December the sun shines on Cork City on an average of only 4 hours daily, so you might plan on more indoor activities than at other times of the year.

Reasonable accommodations are easily found in Cork.  An establishment with very complimentary reviews is the Avondale Bed and Breakfast with its spotless rooms, delicious breakfasts and very accommodating hosts. 

Auburn House, which is within walking distance of all the great restaurants and bars in Cork, also comes highly recommended.   Its hosts are very helpful with suggestions for your stay in the area and they provide an excellent Irish breakfast as well.

Cork is the second largest city Ireland, next to Dublin and the country's third most populous.  It has earned the nickname of "Rebel County" and is build on the River Lee.  When you walk through Cork, you inevitably come across many bridges.  They overlook the river waters where ships anchored long ago.

Cork architecture ranges from medieval to modern.  The notable example of the medieval era is the Red Abbey.  The church tower of Shandon is Cork's most famous building.  If you visit, you can even ring the bells.

For shopping, stroll along St. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city. 

Museums includeDesmond Castle & Wine Museum, and Kinsale Museum.  Bantry House is the showplace of the  ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry.  Tapestries, paintings and many important pieces of furniture of European origin grace its rooms. 

The Cobh Museum is where examples of fine lace and details of the Victorian era can be seen  along with interesting  maritime artefacts

Fitzgerald Park is a beautiful place for a walk.  Here you may visit the Cork Museum where you will get an idea of what life was like long ago for the Cork people.  Displayed are examples of fine silver objects, and fashion from past eras.  Also to be found in the museum are collections from Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Cork Events December

Religious


24 Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024

Christmas Eve 🛐

On this day there is an observance of the Christmas Eve. A lot of people finish work early and spend the afternoon and evening preparing a festive meal for the upcoming big holiday. They decorate their homes and attend a special evening church service. The Christmas cake (ca'ca Nollaig) is cut in the evening of Christmas Eve. The cake contains spices, nuts and dried fruit soaked in alcohol. It is also a tradition in Ireland on Christmas Eve to place a lighted candle in the front window of your house, which symbolises the welcome of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Joseph as they entered Bethlehem looking for shelter.

25 Dec 2024
25 Dec 2024

Christmas Day 🛐

Christmas Day is a Christian religious holiday and it is celebrated on December 25th. It celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. People decorate their homes with Christmas trees and other ornaments. The city streets are also decorated with lights. People spend Christmas Day with family members, with whom they exchange gifts. Children wake up to find a stocking filled with small gifts. Throughout December there will be various activities going on around Cork to celebrate the festive season such as concerts, choral singing a Santa's grotto and Irish dancing.

26 Dec 2024
26 Dec 2024

St Stephen's Day 🛐

On St Stephen's Day Christians honour St Stephen's life by attending special church services or spending the day quietly with family members or close friends. The main churches in Cork are Church of the Way of The Cross, the Holy Family Church, St. Patrick and St. Vincent. Most of these will hold a special mass on this day.