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Ballyliffin Weather in January

Thinking of visiting Ballyliffin in January? Expect low temperatures reaching 9°C (48°F) during the day, dropping to 5°C (41°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Ballyliffin in January

Historically, the month has about 23 days of rain, averaging 116 mm (4.6 in) in total. Expect frequent rainfall this month, and not just light drizzle. When it rains, it tends to come down hard.

Temperature in Ballyliffin in January

If you're visiting Ballyliffin in January, expect highs of 9°C (48°F) and overnight lows around 5°C (41°F). The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet. This time of year is characterized by the coolest but still temperate weather of all the months.

Sunshine in Ballyliffin in January

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 35 hours of sunshine.

January in Ballyliffin can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Ballyliffin Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm (4.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Malin Head, Ireland (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Best Places in Ireland in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ballyliffin in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Ballyliffin in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.

What To Do in Ballyliffin in January

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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