Where’s actually warm in December from Kerry?
Places averaging 20°C or more in December, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Nothing reliably warm direct from Kerry in December. Honestly? Bring a jumper.
Irish school holidays in December 2026
- Christmas holidays about 22 Dec – 5 Jan
Fares from Ireland jump for school holiday weeks. If you are not tied to the school calendar, fly the week before or after and you will often save a fair bit.
Long weekend: Christmas and St Stephen’s Day, Fri 25 to Sun 27 Dec
What's on in December
Not every good trip is about the sun. Festivals, carnivals and Christmas markets worth the flight.
Frankfurt 5°C
Christmas market on the Römerberg, from late November.
Direct from KerryAbu Dhabi 26°C
The Formula 1 season finale at Yas Marina, usually late November or early December.
Direct from DublinBasel 5°C
Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, from late November.
Direct from DublinBerlin 4°C
Christmas markets all over the city, from late November.
Direct from DublinBratislava 3°C
Christmas market in the Main Square, from late November.
Direct from DublinBrussels 6°C
Winter Wonders: the Christmas market and light show around the Grand-Place.
Direct from Dublin and CorkBucharest 4°C
Christmas market in University Square and around the city, from late November.
Direct from DublinBudapest 4°C
Christmas markets at Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen’s Basilica.
Direct from Dublin and ShannonCluj-Napoca 2°C
Christmas market on Union Square, from late November.
Direct from Dublin
Dates move from year to year. Check the event's own website before you book.
Questions people actually ask
Where is warm in December with a direct flight from Kerry?
Honestly, nowhere direct from Kerry is reliably warm in December. Try another Irish airport, or bring a jumper.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in December?
Nowhere direct is properly warm for swimming in December. The mildest sea is in Faro and the Algarve, at about 16°C: bracing, but warmer than at home.
Where is sunniest in December?
Of the places with direct flights, Faro and the Algarve gets the most sunshine in December, about 6 hours a day. Dublin averages about 1.
Are there school holidays in Ireland in December 2026?
Yes: Christmas holidays (about 22 Dec – 5 Jan). Fares from Ireland usually jump for those weeks, so fly the week before or after if you can. Check your own school's dates, as some differ.
What's on in December?
Abu Dhabi: The Formula 1 season finale at Yas Marina, usually late November or early December. Basel: Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, from late November. Berlin: Christmas markets all over the city, from late November. Bratislava: Christmas market in the Main Square, from late November.