Dublin vs London

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in December. London offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Dublin sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Dublin is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. London is cooler at 8°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in December.

Dublin reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

London averages 8°C (46°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Dublin receives approximately 76 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

London sees 58 mm over 11 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 2 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.