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What to pack for Ireland in December
Typical December, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 48°F, lows 39°F, rain 14 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 5:05pm. Wind averages 16 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
14 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Wind at 25 km/h cuts through exposed skin on your head.
Gloves
Four-degree lows numb fingers within minutes without insulation.
Polarized sunglasses
Low sun reflects off wet surfaces and burns eyes despite the chill.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
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Recommended
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Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
AirTag / tracker for bags
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