Swimming in Achill Island in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Achill Island in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Achill Island is:

Minimum: 50°F

Average: 52°F

Maximum: 53°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 47°F to 50°F
  • Most common weather: "Moderate rain at times"
  • The wind blows at 3.1mph
  • It rains a total of 9.2in, over 15 day(s).

Should we swim in Achill Island in december?

No... The water temperature in Achill Island in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Achill Island in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 50°F (and only 53°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Achill Island this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is bad with an average outside temperature of 49°F, 9.2in of precipitation (over 15 days) and 81.25 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Achill Island in december

December
Average sea temperature 52°F
Minimum sea temperature 50°F
Maximum sea temperature 53°F
Average outside temperature 50°F
Maximum outside temperature 50°F
Minimum outside temperature 49°F
Wind speed 27.3mph
Wind temperature 41°F
Precipitation 9.2in
Number of days of rain 15 jour(s)
(48%)
Humidity 82%
Visibility in kilometers 8.85km
Cloud cover 66%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Achill Island

Swim elsewhere in Ireland in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Dublin in december53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Cork in december53°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Galway in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Belmullet in december52°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Connemara National Park in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Dingle in december53°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Dundalk in december52°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Dungloe in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Killybegs in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Letterkenny in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Cliffs of Moher in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Donegal in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Waterford in december53°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Wexford in december53°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Sligo in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Westport in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Ireland in december: sea temperature by city

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