Ballyliffin weather in January (Donegal County, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Ballyliffin in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ballyliffin typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C. January is typically the month with the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ballyliffin in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 23 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 35 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Ballyliffin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (11 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.

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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