Allihies weather in January (County Cork, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Allihies in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Allihies tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.

Precipitation

Allihies in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 44 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Allihies. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Allihies, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 79%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (35 KM, 21 Miles).

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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