Athy weather in January (Kildare County, Ireland)

How does the January weather in Athy compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Athy generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Athy in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Athy. 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 Athy climate page with graphs.

 

Athy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (69 KM, 42 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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