Athenry weather in January (Galway County, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Athenry this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Athenry includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 3°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Athenry in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 45 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Athenry. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Athenry, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (48 KM, 30 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.

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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.

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

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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