Ballymote weather in January (Sligo County, Ireland)

Curious about the January weather in Ballymote? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Ballymote typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Ballymote in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ballymote. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballymote, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 90% *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go 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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ballymote in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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