Ballymena weather in January (Antrim County, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ballymena this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Ballymena usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Ballymena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. On average, there are about 22 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 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 Ballymena. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballymena, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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. With a water temperature of around 8°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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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