Dublin weather in January (Dublin County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Dublin usually fare in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Dublin typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Dublin in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dublin. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dublin climate page with graphs.

 

Dublin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

Where to go in Ireland in January

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dublin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.