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Ballinskelligs weather in January (Kerry, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ballinskelligs this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Ballinskelligs usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Ballinskelligs in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballinskelligs. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballinskelligs, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 165 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 44 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 19% *  
Data from: Valentia, Ireland (12 KM, 7 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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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. 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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