Antrim weather in January (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Antrim in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Antrim generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Antrim in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. You can typically expect 22 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Antrim. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Antrim climate page with graphs.

 

Antrim, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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

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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 8°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 Antrim.

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