Cliffs of Moher in December: will you see it?
Short answer: In December, 28% of mornings and 32% of afternoons at the visitor centre paths were free of low cloud and fog over 2016-2025, and 35% of mornings were overcast. That makes December the number 9 of 12 month for seeing Cliffs of Moher; May is best (45%).
32% chance of a clear afternoon
Sunrise 08:46 · sunset 16:23 (mid-December)
Atlantic weather changes by the hour; low cloud and sea mist can hide the cliffs.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 30% | 33% |
| February | 33% | 28% | 33% |
| March | 36% | 29% | 37% |
| April | 44% | 36% | 25% |
| May | 45% | 40% | 25% |
| June | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| July | 23% | 26% | 39% |
| August | 24% | 22% | 29% |
| September | 38% | 25% | 24% |
| October | 36% | 31% | 34% |
| November | 31% | 30% | 33% |
| December | 28% | 32% | 35% |
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Questions
Can you see Cliffs of Moher in December?
In December, 28% of mornings and 32% of afternoons at the visitor centre paths were free of low cloud and fog over 2016-2025, and 35% of mornings were overcast. That makes December the number 9 of 12 month for seeing Cliffs of Moher; May is best (45%).
What time is sunrise at Cliffs of Moher in December?
Around mid-December, sunrise is at 08:46 and sunset at 16:23 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.