Ballycastle weather in January (Mayo, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ballycastle during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ballycastle generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 10°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C. Expect the coolest temperatures of the year during January.

Precipitation

Ballycastle in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 24 days will experience rainfall.

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 Ballycastle. May and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycastle, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Belmullet, Ireland (41 KM, 25 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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