Ballybofey weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ballybofey during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ballybofey typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Ballybofey in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 24 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 50 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 Ballybofey. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Ballybofey climate page with graphs.

 

Ballybofey, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 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?

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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